| Acronym | Meaning |
| SWAP | Severe Weather Avoidance Program |
| QCMS | Quality Control Monitoring System |
| EDC | EROS Data Center |
| MDS | Minimum Detectable Signal |
| ESAD | Earth Science And Applications Division |
| MITI | Ministry Of International Trade And Industry |
| UNCED | United Nations Conference On Environment And Development |
| OSV | Ocean Station Vessel |
| MERT | Medical Emergency Response Team |
| USARP | United States Antarctic Research Program |