| Acronym | Meaning |
| QUASH | Quality Assurance Of Sample Handling [a EU Project] |
| LSNMS | Laser Secondary Neutral Mass Spectroscopy |
| CRIS | Cosmic-Ray Isotope Spectrometer |
| LOM | Laminated Object Manufacturing |
| MFI | Mean Fluorescence Intensity |
| NIRA | Near Infrared Reflection Analysis |
| SERI | Solar Energy Research Institute |
| TWV | Trinkwasserverordnung (German Drinking Water Ordinance) |
| NOET | NASA Operational Environment Team |
| ARC | Advanced Regulatory Control |