| Acronym | Meaning |
| ESA-IRS | European Space Agency-Information Retrieval Service |
| WDA | Weighted-density Approxn. (within D. Functional Formalism) |
| CPEO | Chronic Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia |
| QMRE | Quantum Mechanical Resonance Energy |
| GENESIS | Global Environmental And Ecological Simulation Of Interactive Systems |
| MPPCF | Millions Of Particles Per Cubic Foot |
| COASTS | Coastal Ocean Advanced Science And Technology Study (IOC Program) |
| PTEF | Photochem. Thermodynamic Efficiency Factor |
| BSS | Backscattering Spectroscopy |
| RTA | Rapid Thermal Annealing |