| Acronym | Meaning |
| WMO | World Meteorological Organization |
| NEWS | National Extreme Weather Systems |
| JMSC | Joint Meteorological Satellite Communication |
| ADISS | Analytical Data Interchange And Storage Standards |
| BITS | Biologically Important Trace Species |
| ACRIM II | Active Cavity Radiometer Irradiance Monitor |
| API | Absolute Position Indication |
| KOFSE | Kuwait Oil-Fire Smoke Experiment |
| CAS | Center For Automotive Safety |
| WAMPP | Wave Momentum Parameterization Program |