| Acronym | Meaning |
| GTC | Gigatons Of Carbon |
| SDS | Scientific Data Systems |
| AF&F | Arming |
| HARVARD | Harvard/Smithsonian Center For Astrophysics |
| DOD | Digital Omega Dropwindsonde |
| GDS | GeoMet Data Services |
| ADATS | Automated Data Acquisition And Transfer System |
| ADDE | Abstract Distributed Data Environment |
| EAD | Energy And Air Division (EPA |
| NS | Nanoseconds |