| Acronym | Meaning |
| AGU | American Geophysical Union |
| LALIF | Laser Atomization/Laser Induced Fluorescence |
| IPM | Integrated Pest Management |
| NAA | Neutron Activation Analysis |
| VLWIR | Very Long Wavelength IR |
| LEAR | Low Energy Antiproton Ring |
| AIROF | Anodic Iridium Oxide Film |
| ECLSS | Environmental Control And Life Support System |
| MAT | Magic Angle Turning |
| OCC | Organochlorinated Compound |