| Acronym | Meaning |
| AQM | Atmospheric Quality And Modification |
| ASPA | American Society Of Public Administration |
| CDFS II | Cloud Depiction And Forecast System |
| ACSH | American Council On Science & Health |
| OSTPC | Open Systems Transition Planning Committee |
| VIS-UV | Visible/ultraviolet Spectrometer |
| IARP | International Atmospheric Research Program |
| NVAP | NASA Water Vapor Project |
| NWS | National Weather Service |
| ACE | American Council On Education |