| Acronym | Meaning |
| AEOS | Analytic Equation-of-state |
| MAP | Middle Atmosphere Program |
| BEST | Bilan D'energie Du Systeme Tropical |
| RAMS | Random Access Measurement System |
| ISO | International Standards Organization |
| IAPO | International Association Of Physical Oceanography |
| FO | Field Office |
| ADM | Action Description Memorandum |
| IRI | Interagency Research Internet |
| FAC | Friday Afternoon Club |