| Acronym | Meaning |
| VISSR | Visible And Infrared Spin-Scan Radiometer |
| ACACIA | A Consortium For The Application Of Climate Impact Assessments |
| AERE | Association Of Environmental & Resources Economists |
| NOC | Naval Oceanographic Command |
| PERFMON | Performance Monitor Utility |
| USIC | UCAR Space Implementation Committee |
| GRASP | Graphic Animation System For Professionals |
| NEXUS | Next Upper Air Sounder (system) |
| SSCE | Surface Ship Cloud Effects Project |
| DID | Data Item Description |