| Acronym | Meaning |
| AWU | Atomic Weight Unit |
| GOEZS | Global Ocean Euphotic Zone Study |
| SSM/I | Special Sensor Microwave Imager |
| NOMAD | Navy Oceanographic Meteorological Device |
| ATRAP | Alliance For Transportation Research |
| LAPS | Local Analysis And Prediction System |
| MTTF | Mean Time To Failure |
| SIRS | Social Issues Resources Services |
| UMP | Upper Mantle Project |
| EC | European Community |