| Acronym | Meaning |
| GOOS | Global Ocean Observing System |
| CAM | Constant Air Monitor |
| DECDOS | DEC's Version Of DOS |
| MIMR | Multiband Imaging Microwave Radiometer |
| ITWS | Integrated Terminal Weather System |
| LTV | Ling-Temco-Vaught Inc. |
| KRMS | Ka-band Radiometer Mapping System |
| BUS | Business Operations |
| NIRNS | National Institute For Research In Nuclear Science |
| FDC | Fluid Dynamics Conference |