| Acronym | Meaning |
| VSQG | Very Small Quantity Generator |
| ERBE | Earth Radiation Budget Experiment |
| TTO | Transient Tracers In The Ocean |
| LOPAIR | Long Path Infrared |
| SQL | Standard Quantum Limit |
| NDA | Nondestructive Assay |
| CEES | Committee On Earth And Environment Sciences (US) |
| HAP | Hazardous Air Pollutants |
| QAEM | Quality Assurance For Environmental Measurements |
| BOREAS | Boreal Ecosystem - Atmosphere Exchange Study |