| Acronym | Meaning |
| F | Fahrenheit |
| SCGB | Special Committee For The Geosphere-Biosphere |
| GOEZS | Global Ocean Euphotic Zone Study |
| IFR | Instrument Flight Rules |
| IACOMS | International Advisory Committee On Marine Sciences |
| PDW | Preliminary Design Walk-through |
| SIE | Scale Interation Equipment |
| PPS | Physical Plant Services |
| ICWWP | Interagency Committee For World Weather Programs |
| DOE | Department Of Energy |