| Acronym | Meaning |
| IDCS | Image-dissector Camera System |
| INO | Institute For Naval Oceanography |
| AEROCE | Atmosphere/Ocean Chemistry Experiment |
| WISP | Winter Icing And Storms Project |
| BAHC | Biospheric Aspects Of The Hydrological Cycle |
| ASP | Astronomical Society Of The Pacific |
| DOSECC | Deep Observation And Sampling Of The Earth's Continental Crust |
| AER | AWIPS Forecast Preparation System |
| WOS | Weather Observing Systems Committee |
| ASH CAN | Project Ash Can |