| Acronym | Meaning |
| LCL | Lifting Consdensation Level |
| AMU | Atomic Mass Unit |
| BSD UNIX | Berkeley Software Distribution UNIX |
| UNU | United Nations University |
| SEQUAL | Seasonal Equatorial Atlantic Study |
| ACEP | DOC Advisory Committee |
| ACACIA | A Consortium For The Application Of Climate Impact Assessments |
| EORC | Earth Observation Research Center |
| PELTI | Passing Efficiency For The Low Turbulence Inlet |
| IVVS | Interactive Verification And Visualization System (RTVS) |