| Acronym | Meaning |
| GED | Global Ecosystem Dynamics |
| BOREAS | Boreal Ecosystem Atmosphere Study |
| EIA | Electronic Industries Association |
| PCO | Polar Cap Observatory |
| MICR | Magnetic Ink Character Reader |
| TID | Traveling Ionospheric Disturbance |
| GAC | Global Area Coverage |
| MTEM | Magnetosphere-Thermosphere Explorer Mission |
| ATAMC | Air Transport Association Meteorological Committee |
| ACD | Atmospheric Chemistry Division |