| Acronym | Meaning |
| DIAL | Differential Absorption Lidar |
| NCTM | National Council Of Teachers Of Mathematics |
| PGS | Product |
| GIMPAP | GOES Product Assurance Plan |
| EPC | Environmental Forecast Center |
| IWRS | Improved Weather Reconnaissance System |
| CAT | Clear Air Turbulence |
| SRES | Special Report On Emissions Scenarios |
| AAS | Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy |
| NEXRAD | Next Generation Weather Radar |