| Acronym | Meaning |
| PIPOR | Program For International Polar Ocean Research |
| LEDA | On-line Earthnet Data Access |
| BCD | Barcode Decal |
| TEXMEX | Tropical Experiment Over Mexico |
| HRDI | High Resolution Doppler Interferometer |
| PWV | Precipitable Water Vapor |
| FIVRS | Financial Information Variance Reporting System |
| ADMP | Acid Deposition Modeling Project |
| MLO | Mauna Loa Observatory |
| FMIT | Fusion Materials Irradiation Test Facility |