| Acronym | Meaning |
| LCC | Life Cycle Cost |
| MD | Master Directory |
| GLOBE | Global Learning And Observations To Benefit The Environment |
| APC | Argon Purge Cart |
| ADR | Alternative Dispute Resolution |
| NODC | National Oceanographic Data Center |
| AT | Accelerator Technology |
| LAGEOS-2 | Laser Geodynamics Satellite-2 |
| IFREMER | Institut Francais Re'checche Pour L'Exploitation De La Mer |
| RAPTSTM WX | Research Applications Program Thunderstorm Weather |