| Acronym | Meaning |
| FACE | Also Known As FACE '75 |
| M&V | Magnetism & Volcanoes |
| TCP | Technology Commercialization Program |
| GOCC | GARP Operations Control Center |
| GOEZS | Global Ocean Euphotic Zone Study |
| QPF | Quantitative Precipitation Forecasting |
| ATM | Adobe Type Manager |
| ERTD | Environmental Research & Technology Division |
| VIS-UV | Visible/ultraviolet Spectrometer |
| DLESE | Digital Library For Earth System Education |