| Acronym | Meaning |
| IGACP | International Global Atmospheric Chemistry Program |
| GCTM | Global Chemical Transport Model |
| NTSC | National Television System Committee |
| VOCS | Volatile Organic Compounds |
| ASTEX | Atlantic Stratocumulus Transition Experiment |
| ASME | American Society Of Mechanical Engineers |
| IGBP | International Geosphere-Biosphere Program |
| TAP BL | Non-reactive Gases |
| ADVISAR | All Digital Video Imaging System For Atmospheric Research |
| RFP | Request For Proposal |