| Acronym | Meaning |
| DIRC | DOE Internal Review Committee |
| ESDD | Earth Science Data Directory |
| ALARA | As Low As Reasonably Achievable |
| BMRC | Bureau Of Meteorology Research Centre |
| ESIP | Earth System Information Partners Federation |
| IPO | International Programs Office |
| ICA | International Central Archive |
| MIDNET | N/A |
| FHWA | Federal Highway Administration |
| ASD | Aircraft Situation Display |