| Acronym | Meaning |
| RPM | Revolutions Per Minute |
| MECCA | Model Evaluation Consortium For Climate Assessment |
| AU | Astronomical Unit |
| ETEC | Energy Technology Engineering Center |
| MPR | Advanced Microwave Precipitation Radiometer |
| ICSU | International Council Of Science |
| NBDRC | New Building Design Review Committee |
| AASM | Advanced Air To Surface Missile |
| FCST | Federal Council For Science And Technology |
| IMSL | International Mathematical And Statistical Library |