| Acronym | Meaning |
| MAF | Mesoscale Analysis Forecasting |
| KB | Kilobit(s) |
| SCR | Selective Chopper Radiometer |
| AEROCE | Air Ocean Exchange Experiment |
| WEPOCS | Western Equatorial Pacific Ocean Climate Studies |
| ATSR | Argonne Thermal Source Reactor |
| CDIAC | Carbon Dioxide Information Analysis Center |
| FAA | Federal Aviation Administration |
| IRCAT | Infrared Radiometer To Detect (CAT) Horizontal Temperature Gradients |
| CAS | Commission For Atmospheric Science |