| Acronym | Meaning |
| SCOR | Scientific Committee For Oceanographic Research |
| IMOS | Inadvertent Modification Of The Stratosphere |
| IRI | Interagency Research Internet |
| UGGI | See IUGG |
| EMC | Environmental Modeling Center |
| PA | Position Angle |
| ASPR | Armed Services Procurement Regulation |
| EDF | Exploratory Development Facility |
| OCE | Division Of Oceanic Sciences |
| VU | Voice Unit |