| Acronym | Meaning |
| IODE | International Oceanographic Data/Information Exchange (IOC) |
| NRMPI | Non-resonant Multiphoton Ionization |
| PDI | Point Dipole Interaction (model For Mol.-polarizability Calcns.) |
| DV-X(ALPHA) | Discrete Variational-x(alpha) (statistical Exchange Correlation) |
| RIR | Reference-intensity Ratio |
| INTERFACE II | Integrated Reliable Fault-Tolerant Control For Large Engines |
| NETL | National Energy Technology Laboratory |
| AODC | Australian Oceanographic Data Center |
| MMVF | Man Made Vitreous Fibers |
| DMA | Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (for Elastomers) |