| Acronym | Meaning |
| ACWP | Actual Cost Of Work Performed |
| THORPEX | The Observing System Research And Predictability Experiment |
| LAGEOS | Laser Geodynamics Satellite |
| NOPS | Nimbus Observations Processing System |
| FDM | Full-depth Model |
| BMI | Battelle Memorial Institute |
| BCL | Battelle Columbus Laboratory |
| FEPCA | Federal Environmental Pesticides Control Act |
| ASRC | Atmospheric Sciences Research Center |
| APD | Areal Power Density |