| Acronym | Meaning |
| GRAPE | Gamma Ray Attenuation Porosity Evaluator |
| RTM | Resin-transfer Molding |
| ILDA | Intensified Linear Diode Array |
| FOMP | First Order Magnetization Process |
| PCMT | Protein Carboxyl Methyltransferase |
| SCIA | Semiclassical Impact Approxn. (in Ionizing At. And Mol. Collision Calcns.) |
| ESI | Ease-of-separation Index |
| RIOMETER | Relative Ionospheric Opacity Meter |
| CXMS | Conversion X-ray Mossbauer Spectroscopy |
| GNP | Gross National Product |