| Acronym | Meaning |
| SSSF | Surface Sounding Systems Facility |
| SIO | Scripps Institution Of Oceanography |
| DOC | Department Of Commerce |
| NAUG | NASCOM Augmentation |
| IDEA LAB | Interactive's Digital Environmental Analysis Lab |
| DRMS | Data Record Management System |
| SCARAB | Scanner For Radiation Budget |
| SSEC | Space Science And Engineering Center |
| AA | Accountable/activity Area |
| IAPO | International Association Of Physical Oceanography |