| Acronym | Meaning |
| AFS | Atomic Fluorescence Spectroscopy |
| GPD | Gallons Per Day |
| TRAP | Tartrate-resistant Acid Phosphatase |
| SIMPEDS | Safety In Mines Personal Dust Sampler |
| B3LYP | A Density Functional Method Due To Lee |
| BIA | Biospecific Interaction Analysis |
| GODIVA | GOME Data Interpretation |
| CHICO | Compact Heavy-ion Counter |
| CAI | Calcium Aluminum Inclusion |
| ACD | Available Chemicals Directory |