| Acronym | Meaning |
| ANS | American Nuclear Society |
| CCT | Computer-compatible Tape |
| AWIPS-90 | Advanced Weather Interactive Processing System For The 90's |
| CCAA | Canadian Clean Air Act |
| AISC | Assessment And Information Services Center |
| TIMED | Thermosphere-Ionosphere-Mesosphere Energetics & Dynamics |
| VHF | Very High Frequency |
| ACACIA | A Consortium For The Application Of Climate Impact Assessments |
| DAC | Director's Advisory Committee |
| FORGE | Funds For Overseas Research Grants For Education |