| Acronym | Meaning |
| ESDD | Earth Science Data Directory |
| GCM | General Circulation Model |
| FCA | Functional Configuration Audit |
| VAFB | Vandenberg Air Force Base |
| ADB | Apple Desktop Bus |
| SAC | Science Advisory Committee |
| INTERFACE | A Common Boundary Between Software Systems Or Pieces Of Equipment |
| ICES | International Council For The Exploration Of The Sea |
| IPU | Instrument Processor Unit |
| ENRI | Electronic Navigation Research Institute |