| Acronym | Meaning |
| DMSP | Defense Meteorological Satellite Program |
| IBICVD | Ion Beam Induced Chemical Vapor Deposition |
| EBHT | Electron Beam Hardening Treatment |
| ZID | Zone Of Initial Dilution |
| MLD | Magnetic Linear Dichroism |
| IEM | Immunoelectron Microscopy |
| SBIG | Subject-based Information Gateway |
| IXS | International XAFS Society |
| FCVA | Filtered Cathodic Vacuum Arc |
| HCD | Hollow Cathode Discharge |