| Acronym | Meaning |
| OSTPC | Open Systems Transition Planning Committee |
| IR&D | Internal Research And Development |
| INDEX | Indian Ocean Experiment |
| ASH CAN | Project Ash Can |
| UNICOS | Unix Cray Operating System |
| M&V | Magmatism & Volcanoes |
| PSCNET | Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center Network |
| GST | GPS Science And Technology Program |
| NIAR | National Institute For Atmospheric Research |
| DSDP | Deep Sea Drilling Project |