| Acronym | Meaning |
| FMIR | Frustrated Multiple Internal Reflection |
| DMSP | Defense Meteorological Satellite Program |
| LCGDO | Linear Combination Of Generalized Diatomic Orbitals |
| CTDM | Complex Terrain Dispersion Model (air Quality) |
| ALICE | A Large Ion Collider Experiment |
| AOC | Areas Of Concern |
| SCAS | Stability And Command Augmentation System |
| ESC | Embryonic Stem Cell |
| MILES | Micro In Situ Laser Extraction System |
| ACD | Available Chemicals Directory |