| Acronym | Meaning |
| IMXA | Ion Microprobe X-ray Analysis |
| MIESR | Matrix Isolation Electron Spin Resonance |
| ASA | At. Sphere Approxn. |
| ISTP | International Solar Terrestrial Physics |
| UTMS | Universal Mobile Telecommunications System |
| FUBAR | F(ouled) Up Beyond Recognition |
| CEAREX | Coordinated Eastern Arctic Experiment |
| EMMC | Environmental Monitoring Management Council |
| QMB | Quartz Microbalance |
| SBE | Single Base Extension |