| Acronym | Meaning |
| GC-AED | Gas Chromatography-Atomic Emission Detection |
| SICIMS | Selected Iron Chemical Ionization Mass Spectrometry (or Spectrometer |
| ICJOB | IBM-to-Cray Interactive Interface |
| IGACP | International Global Atmospheric Chemistry Program |
| CAGE | Continental Africa GATE Experiment |
| GPC | Global Processing Center |
| DOD | Digital Omega Dropwindsonde |
| NOAA | National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration |
| SSEC | Space Science And Engineering Center |
| USAFGL | United States Air Force Geophysical Laboratory |