| Acronym | Meaning |
| DSS | Data Support Section |
| NPG | Naval Proving Ground |
| ORSTOM | Institut Francais Pour Le Developpment En Corporation |
| NOSIE | NODC Ocean Science Information Exchange |
| UGGI | See IUGG |
| MARK-IVB | N/A |
| BSR | Budget Surplus Report |
| APRM | Average Power Range Monitor |
| DAB | Defense Acquisition Board |
| TUC | Traingle Universities Consortium |