| Acronym | Meaning |
| ADL | Above Detection Limit |
| RFC | Request For Comment |
| EFF | Experimental Forecast Facility |
| S&B | Salary And Benefits |
| FTSC | FSL Technical Steering Committee |
| AMIP | Atmospheric Model Intercomparison Project |
| SUNYA | State University Of New York |
| NMFS | National Marine Fisheries Service |
| MITI | Ministry Of International Trade And Industry |
| BOD | Beneficial Occupancy Date |