| Acronym | Meaning |
| ALA | American Library Association |
| DPSSL | Diode Pumped Solid State Laser |
| ICV | Initial Calibration Verification |
| PIPLC | Phosphatidylinositol Phospholipase C |
| HMTUSA | Hazardous Materials Transportation Uniform Safety Act |
| IRMA | Immunoradiometric Assay |
| LPS | Laser Plasma Spectroscopy |
| HSA | Human Serum Albumin |
| CARL | Collective Atomic Recoil Laser |
| OESO | Ordnance Environmental Support Office (Navy) |