| Acronym | Meaning |
| GRIP | Greenland Ice Project |
| SRON | Space Research Organization Of The Netherlands |
| PXBT | Expendable Bathythermograph (water Dropped Temperature Device) |
| UTC | United Technology Center |
| EAG | Environmental Assessments Group |
| ODP | Ocean Drilling Program |
| ABE | Army Background Experiment |
| DOJ | Department Of Justice |
| FIAR | European Aviation Partnership |
| CCNY | City College Of New York |