| Acronym | Meaning |
| RAPID | Ruggedized Advanced Pathogen Identification Device |
| RFID | Radio-frequency Identification |
| ECIA | Electrochemical Immunoassays |
| AERL | Air And Energy Engineering Research Laboratory |
| JSGA | Japanese Spaceguard Association |
| BPJ | Best Professional Judgement |
| DIMOX | Direct Metal Oxidn. |
| DXRL | Deep X-ray Lithography |
| LD | Laser Desorption |
| ACTH | Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone (reg:9003-56-9) |