| Acronym | Meaning |
| AAHIS | Advanced Airborne Hyperspectral Imaging System |
| BOD | Biochemical Oxygen Demand |
| XC | Exchange-coulomb Potential |
| LIBWE | Laser-induced Backside Wet Etching |
| UHMPE | Ultra High Modulus Polyethylene |
| HGAFS | Hydride Generation Atomic Fluorescence Spectrometry |
| FCC | Flat Collect Circuit (in Solar Cell Array For Spacecraft) |
| MEEKC | Microemulsion Electrokinetic Chromatography |
| MECOP | Modified Electron Correlation Polarization (potential) |
| PIMA | Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association |