| Acronym | Meaning |
| THORPEX | The Observing System Research And Predictability Experiment |
| MICR | Magnetic Ink Character Reader |
| AGT | Above-ground Test |
| IOP | Intensive Observation Period |
| DNS | Domain Name Service |
| EPAC | External Program Advisory Committee |
| WHOI | Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute |
| SRES | Special Report On Emissions Scenarios |
| BGS | Biogeosciences Initiative |
| SG | Semigeostrophic |