| Acronym | Meaning |
| CCM2 | Community Climate Model Version 2 |
| TRACE | Trace Remote Atmospheric Chemical Evaluation |
| GAGE | Global Atmospheric Gases Experiment |
| IV&V | Independent Verification And Validation |
| AIRS | Atmospheric Infrared Sounder |
| PSI | Pounds Per Square Inch |
| NIP | National And International Program |
| MODD | Meteorological And Omega Data Digitizer |
| AMS | Aerial Measurement Station |
| PACE | Precipitation Augmentation For Crops Experiment |