Scientific Glossary

Glossary of terms and abbreviations relevant to the International Seabed Authority and the documents it produces

Please note that this is a constantly evolving document.

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Jason

American Remotely Operated Vehicle. Jason II currently under development.
Jason Junior

American Remotely Operated Vehicle operated from Alvin. Used for observations in places inaccessible to Alvin.
JET

Japan Deep-Sea Impact Experiment (CCFZ)
JGOFS

Joint Global Ocean Flux Study (IOC)