| Acronym | Meaning |
| PTGC | Programmed-temperature Gas Chromatography |
| BCDF | B Cell Differentiation Factor |
| PEM | Performance Evaluation Material |
| LEO | Low Earth Orbit |
| TPSR | Temp.-programmed Surface Reaction |
| ROAVERRS | Research On Atmospheric Variability And Atmospheric Response In The Ross Sea |
| VICAR | Visual Colorimeter For Atmospheric Research |
| STS | Surface Tunnelling Spectroscopy |
| SSC | Sudden Storm Commencement (magnetic Storm) |
| NICISS | Neutral Impact Collision Ion Scattering Spectroscopy |