| Acronym | Meaning |
| DSIR | Department Of Scientific & Industrial Research |
| SRON | Space Research Organization Of The Netherlands |
| DE | Dynamics Explorer |
| BOD | Board Of Directors |
| MATCH | McGill University; Technical Improvements To The Large-scale Spectral Element Ocean Model (SEOM) |
| ALS | Advanced Launch System |
| ODGA | Office Of Development And Government Affairs |
| AVMA | Automotive Vehicle Manufacturers Association |
| ACA | American Conservation Association |
| MIMSA | Minority Institutions In Marine Sciences Association |