| Acronym | Meaning |
| LMP | Laser Microprobe |
| ICTV | International Committee On The Taxonomy Of Viruses |
| OLPGAA | On-line Prompt Gamma-ray Activation Analysis |
| GRB | Gamma Ray Burst |
| ACCP | Atlantic Climate Change Program (of NOAA |
| CAAMP | Canadian Acid Aerosol Measurement Program |
| HAB | High-Alumina Basalt |
| SEL | Stacked Elemental Layer (vapor Deposition Technique) |
| IPDA | Intensified Photodiode Arrays |
| ERACE | Electrical Remediation At Contaminated Environs |