| Acronym | Meaning |
| NMIJ | National Metrology Institute Of Japan |
| MCZDO | Many Center Zero Differential Overlap |
| AVNIR | Advanced Visible And Near-Infrared Radiometer |
| LDR | Linear Dynamic Range |
| CAA | Clean Air Act Of 1970 |
| NDB | Nucleic Acid Database |
| NSRDS | National Standard Reference Data System |
| CELSS | Controlled Ecological Life Support System |
| EIP | Electric Induced Polarization (for Subsurface Characterization) |
| DCP | Dicapryl Phthalate |