| Acronym | Meaning |
| IP | Internet Protocol |
| CALCRUST | Consortium For Study Of The California Crust |
| PROFS | Program For Regional Observing And Forecasting Services |
| MERIS | Medium Resolution Imaging Spectrometer |
| ICMSSR | Interagency Committee For Meteorological Services And Supporting Research |
| APS | Advanced Power Source |
| LACTOZ | N/A |
| ILS | Instrument Landing System |
| CDC | Centers For Disease Control |
| IAEA | International Atomic Energy Agency |