| Acronym | Meaning |
| U.S./JC | United States/Japan Cooperation |
| IADB | Interactive Ancillary Data Base |
| ORNL | Oak Ridge National Laboratory |
| DAWG | Data Assimilation Working Group |
| IGE | International Group Elements |
| ESC | Engineering Support Center |
| USDC | United States Department Of Commerce |
| SH | Southern Hemisphere |
| NBDRC | New Building Design Review Committee |
| BPA | Blanket Purchase Award |