| Acronym | Meaning |
| ESAA | Earth Science Advanced Aircraft |
| VICAR | Visual Colorimeter For Atmospheric Research |
| FEEO | Fuel Efficient Engine Operation |
| DVM | Discrete Variational Method |
| RTO | Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer |
| HRMAS | High-resolution Magic-angle Spinning |
| AGWSE | Association Of Ground Water Scientists And Engineers |
| CVL | Copper Vapor Laser |
| OPTS | Office Of Pesticides And Toxic Substances (USEPA) |
| HSE | Heat-shock Element |