| Acronym | Meaning |
| UNESCO | United Nations Educational |
| LAMSS | Laser Air Motion Sensing System |
| NTN | National Telecommunications Network |
| Z-R | Relationship |
| SSL | Space Sciences Laboratory |
| GOOS | Global Ocean Observing System |
| IGB | International Geophysical Bulletin |
| NMD | NASA Master Directory |
| CAOS | Center For Atmosphere/Ocean Studies |
| IS | Institute Sponsors |