| Acronym | Meaning |
| NSIDC | National Snow And Ice Data Center (University Of Colorado) |
| LERS | Low-energy Recoil Scattering |
| CNDO/B | Complete Neglect Of Differential Overlap / Boyd |
| SFE | Supercritical Fluid Extraction |
| PICLS | Photoionization Controlled-loss Spectroscopy |
| MOSAP | Marine Oil Spill Action Plan |
| MRV | Mini Rotary Viscometer |
| RUSLE | Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation (erosion Model) |
| OC | Oxygen Consumed |
| SWPPP | Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan |