| Acronym | Meaning |
| IGBP | International Geosphere-Biosphere Program |
| AMS | Aerial Monitoring/measurement System |
| GEWEX | Global Energy And Water Cycle Experiment |
| NLDS | National Lightning Detection System |
| EHF | Extremely High Frequency |
| JCAE | Joint Committee On Atomic Energy |
| CCTM | Community Chemistry Transport Model |
| GALA | Geoscience Airborne Laser Altimeter |
| CDCL | Contract Document Control List |
| UCARNET | University Cooperation For Atmospheric Research Network |