| Acronym | Meaning |
| DASD | Direct Access Storage Device |
| AICHE | American Institute Of Chemical Engineers |
| XUV | Extreme Ultraviolet |
| PELTI | Passing Efficiency For The Low Turbulence Inlet |
| AAA | American Arbitration Association |
| LAPS | Local Analysis And Prediction System |
| GMS | Geostationary Meteorological Satellite |
| NPAS | Network Planning And Analysis System |
| DMSP | Defense Meteorological Satellite Program |
| ACE | Aerosol Characteristics Experiment |