| Acronym | Meaning |
| RSAC | Remote Sensing Applications Center (US Forest Service) |
| WLN | Washington Library Network |
| ELA | Excimer Laser Annealing |
| SMF | Standard Monitoring Framework |
| AAGP | Aerobic Attached Growth Process |
| TSM | Total Suspended Material |
| SCANIIR | Surface Composition Analysis By Neutral And Ion Impact Radiation |
| GOOS | Global Ocean Observing System (IOC) |
| AAPCO | Association For American Pesticide Control Officials |
| CAE | Constant Analyzer Energy |