| Acronym | Meaning |
| CBSS | Change Board Support System |
| OCTS | Ocean Color And Temperature Scanner |
| DSM | Demonstration Support Model |
| AC | Area Coordinator |
| AS&E | American Science And Engineering |
| SICIMS | Selected Iron Chemical Ionization Mass Spectrometry (or Spectrometer |
| CCP | Clouds In Climate Program |
| DRB | Design Review Board |
| ESA | Exploratory Shaft Facility |
| WOCE | World Ocean Circulation (or Climate) Experiment |