| Acronym | Meaning |
| GEMS | Global Environmental Monitoring Systems |
| KPLS | Kernel Partial Least Squares |
| VIP | Vibronic Impact Parameter (model For Mol. Scattering) |
| CFGE | Crossed-field Gel Electrophoresis |
| QVB | Quasiempirical Valence Bond (method) |
| TMC | Thick Molding Compound |
| PBMS | Performance-based Measuring System |
| CCS | Corrected Coupled-states (method For Mol.-scattering Calcns.) |
| SCIAMACHY | SCanning Imaging Absorption SpectroMeter For Atmospheric CHartographY |
| PASH | Polycyclic Aromatic Sulfur-containing Hydrocarbons |