| Acronym | Meaning |
| UIC | Underground Injection Control |
| OMZ | Oxygen Min. Zone |
| ALPS | Airborne Laser Polarization Sensor |
| WWAP | World Water Assessment Programme |
| RAS | Reflection-absorption Spectroscopy |
| APELL | Awareness And Preparedness For Emergencies At Local Level |
| CNWRA | Center For Nuclear Waste Regulatory Analyses |
| VIP | Vibronic Impact Parameter (model For Mol. Scattering) |
| NCC | Near-centerline Concn. |
| ALTER | Acceptable Long-term Exposure Range |