| Acronym | Meaning |
| GLIS | Global Land Information System |
| LOD2 | Lightweight Omega Digital Dropwindsonde |
| UCSD | University Of California At San Diego |
| IFREMER | Institut Francais Re'checche Pour L'Exploitation De La Mer |
| CCID | Confidential Chemicals Identification System |
| NRL | Naval Research Laboratory |
| DOC | Department Of Commerce |
| ASR | Annual Scientific Report |
| TA# | Taylor Number |
| GPRA | Government Performance And Results Act |