| Acronym | Meaning |
| DDS | Doctor Of Dental Science |
| CAG | Computing Advisory Group |
| AEC | Atomic Energy Commision |
| AFEL | Advanced Free-electron Laser |
| KB | Kilobit(s) |
| MPP | Massively Parallel Processor |
| SPIE | International Society For Optical Engineering |
| AFAP | Artillery-fired Atomic Projectile |
| ESPIRIT | European Strategic Programme For R&D In Information Technology |
| GISS | Goddard Institute For Space Studies |