| Acronym | Meaning |
| NCAR | N/A |
| OSV | Ocean Station Vessel |
| ASI | Advanced Simulation Initiative |
| IWGDMGC | Interagency Working Group On Data Management For Global Change |
| NEPA | National Environmental Policy Act |
| AFPS | AWIPS Forecast Preparation System |
| NOSC | Naval Ocean Systems Center |
| LSM | Land Surface Model |
| MFECC | Magnetic Fusion Energy Computation Center |
| GRI | Gas Research Institute |