| Acronym | Meaning |
| SCAR | Scientific Committee On Antarctic Research |
| RSC | Relative Source Contribution |
| ASCE | American Society Of Civil Engineers |
| GALE | Genesis Of Atlantic Lows Experiment |
| CA | Chromosomal Abberation |
| WPCF | Water Pollution Control Federation |
| LSS | Laser Synchrotron Source |
| COP | Coefficient Of Performance |
| DHA | Docosahexaenoic Acid |
| OC | Oxygen Consumed |