| Acronym | Meaning |
| DPDC | Data Processing And Distribution Center |
| ISCCP | International Satellite Cloud Climatology Program |
| GRAF | Gridded Representation Of Analyses And Forecasts |
| LAPB | Local Analysis And Prediction Branch |
| CAA | Clean Air Act |
| GRO | Global And Remote Observations Section |
| TRACS | Trends In Atmospheric Constituents Study |
| AFSSO | Air Force Special Security Office |
| AMOS | Automatic Meteorological Observation System |
| PFA | Prime Factor Algorithm |