| Acronym | Meaning |
| DTSA | Defense Technology Security Administration |
| MIMSA | Minority Institutions In Marine Sciences Association |
| DIS | Data Information System |
| FMFIA | Federal Managers Financial Integrity Act |
| AC | Advisory Circular/committee |
| PPHM | Parts Per Hundred Million |
| GRID | Graphical Interactive Display |
| RAS | Retrospective Analysis System |
| IFOV | Instantaneous Field Of View |
| AQD | Atmospheric Quality Division |