| Acronym | Meaning |
| JSC | Joint Scientific Committee |
| APS | Atomic Power Station |
| GSP | Geophysical Statistics Project |
| ACSYS | Arctic Climate System Study |
| MODE | Mid-Oceanic Dynamics Experiment |
| IV&V | Independent Verification And Validation |
| ASER | Annual Site Environmental Report |
| AMIP | Atmospheric Model Intercomparison Project |
| ESDI | Enhanced Samll Device Interface |
| FLMPA | Federal Land Management Policy Act |