| Acronym | Meaning |
| DMSP | Defense Meteorological Satellite Program |
| MSW-X(ALPHA) | Multiple Scattered Wave-SCF-x(alpha) |
| HWC | Hazardous Waste Combustor |
| AATB | American Association Of Tissue Banks |
| BOP | Basic-O Process |
| EBCT | Electron Beam Computed Tomography |
| SCPI | Standard Commands For Programmable Instruments |
| MOSAP | Marine Oil Spill Action Plan |
| NSIDC | National Snow And Ice Data Center (University Of Colorado) |
| ACTS | Advisory Committee On Toxic Substances |