| Acronym | Meaning |
| SYNOPS | Synoptic Ocean Prediction Study |
| PCC | Profiler Control Center |
| MM | Milli Mole |
| AGM | Atmospheric Gas Measurements Section |
| FOB | Facilities Operations Branch |
| RAMS | Random Access Measurement System |
| BAC | Budgeted Cost At Completion |
| ACC | Abrupt Climate Change |
| DAT | Data Acquisition Test |
| HPO | High Performance Option |