| Acronym | Meaning |
| OCE | Division Of Oceanic Sciences |
| JAROS | Japan Resources Observation System Organization |
| MIDNET | N/A |
| UI | Unit Of Issue |
| THORPEX | The Observing System Research And Predictability Experiment |
| MB | Millibar |
| RAS | Royal Astronomical Society |
| PACJET | Pacific Land-falling Jets Experiment |
| CCCS | Change And Configuration Control System |
| MIGS | MASnet Internet Gateway Server (or System) |