| Acronym | Meaning |
| JODC | Japan Ocean Data Center |
| SBF | Scientific Balloon Facility |
| PCM | Pulse Code Modulation |
| S&T | Science And Technology |
| JONSWAP | Joint North Sea Wave Project |
| POCM | Parallel Ocean Climate Model |
| IDL | Interactive Display Language |
| ERS-II | European Research Satellite |
| APACM | Atmospheric Physical And Chemical Monitor |
| MIRAGE-MEXICO | Megacity Impact On Regional And Global Environments-Mexico Campaign |