| Acronym | Meaning |
| ECMO | Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation |
| IGF | Inert Gas Fusion |
| RMAPS | Receptor Model Applied To Patterns In Space |
| RZWQM | Root Zone Water Quality Model |
| ESIC | Earth Science Information Center |
| FY | Fiscal Year |
| PCI-X | Parametrized Configuration Interaction (with Parameter) X |
| SCOD | Soluble Chemical Oxygen Demand |
| GDC | Global Drifter Center (of WOCE Data System) |
| CAIR | Comprehensive Assessment Information Rule (USEPA) |