| Acronym | Meaning |
| ULF | Ultra Low Frequency |
| PODS | Periodic Orbit Dividing Surfaces (in Potential Surface Calcn.) |
| VERI | Visual-empirical Region Of Influence |
| HMPAM | Hydrophobically Modified Polyacrylamide |
| QAS | Quality Assurance Standard |
| LOGD | Limit Of Guaranteed Detection |
| IOA | International Ozone Association |
| AGS | Alternating Gradient Synchroton |
| MPMMG | Marine Pollution Monitoring Management Group (UK) |
| FIOH | Finnish Institute Of Occupational Health |