| Acronym | Meaning |
| PEM | Pacific Exploratory Mission |
| BAM | Berkeley Abstract Machine |
| NPAS | Network Planning And Analysis System |
| CAG | Carcinogen Assessment Group |
| SGI | Silicon Graphics Inc. |
| NOSS | National Ocean Satellite System |
| ESO | European Southern Observatory |
| WATOX | Western Atlantic Ocean Experiment |
| SI | Systeme International |
| CALS | Computer-aided Acquisition And Logistics Support |