| Acronym | Meaning |
| LAN | Local Area Network |
| E | Epsilon |
| CADRE | Center For Analysis Of The Dynamics Of Regional Ecosystems |
| NCRP | National Council On Radiation Protection And Measurement |
| S&R | Search And Rescue |
| DRI | Desert Research Institute |
| GAP | GATE Advisory Panel |
| EIA | Energy Information Administration |
| MFP | Mean Free Path |
| IOC | International Ozone Commission |