| Acronym | Meaning |
| SEELFS | Surface Extended-energy-loss Fine-structure |
| BMDL | Below Method Detection Level |
| QXRD | Quantitative X-ray Diffraction |
| FELIX | Free Electron Laser For Infrared Experiments |
| DTL | Drift Tube Linac |
| NCEP | National Centers For Environmental Prediction |
| NIWG | National Interagency Work Group |
| SBIR | Small Business Innovative Research Program |
| CDT | Critical Dissolution Time (synthetic Fiber And Polymer Property) |
| AIC | Air Information Center |