| Acronym | Meaning |
| FTFC | Fourier Transform Flow Cytometer |
| CCRI | Climate Change Research Initiative |
| BNL | Brookhaven National Laboratory |
| ESJWG | Earth Science Joint Working Group |
| ADM | Action Description Memorandum |
| ARC | Antarctic Research Center |
| JICA | Japan International Development Agency |
| NESDD | NOAA Earth Science Data Directory |
| EPA | Environmental Protection Agency |
| ABA | American Bar Association |