| Acronym | Meaning |
| ACI | Advanced Computing Initiative |
| AWRDF | Advanced Weapons Radiochemical Diagnostics Facility |
| MFP | Mean Free Path |
| S-POL | S-band Dual Polarization Doppler Radar |
| VRR | Visual Radio Range |
| IBM PS/2 | One Class Of IBM Personal Computers |
| AREAL | Atmospheric Research And Exposure Assessment Lab |
| AMAD | Activity-median Aerodynamic Diameter |
| KISS | Kanton Island Sounding System |
| NPP | Net Primary Productivity |