| Acronym | Meaning |
| DUDFCD | Denver Urban Drainage And Flood Control District |
| ATD | Atmospheric Technology Division |
| FFP | Firm Fixed Price |
| FIFOLIB | N/A |
| EIR | Eidgenossisches Institut Fur Reaktorforschung |
| AVHRR | Advanced Very High Resolution Radiometer |
| NDBC | National (or NOAA) Data Buoy Center |
| IGFA | Intergovernmental Funding Agency |
| CCSM | Community Climate System Model |
| ERDC | Exploratory Research And Development Center |