| Acronym | Meaning |
| RFQ | Request For Quote |
| MIRAGE-MEXICO | Megacity Impact On Regional And Global Environments-Mexico Campaign |
| IASPEI | International Association Of Seismology And Physics Of The Earth's Interior |
| NEHRP | National Earthquake Hazard Reduction Program |
| EXPRS | EXpendable Probe Receiver System |
| ASTER | Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission And Reflection Radiometer |
| ICWG | International Coordinating Working Group |
| IAU | International Astronomical Union |
| GAW | Global Atmospheric Watch |
| DOE/RL | DOE Richland Operations |