| Acronym | Meaning |
| EPO | Estuarine Programs Office |
| U.S./JC | United States/Japan Cooperation |
| AMAD | Activity-median Aerodynamic Diameter |
| ARC | Ames Research Center |
| ETL | Environmental Technology Laboratory |
| GMSA | Global Multivariate Statistical Analysis |
| DWTF | Decontamination And Waste Treatment Facility |
| FTE | Full-time Equivalent |
| HPPI | High Performance Parallel Interface |
| STS | Space Transportation System |