| Acronym | Meaning |
| FORTRAN | The IBM Mathematical FORmula TRANslating System (programming Language) |
| TRACON | Terminal Radar Approach Control |
| SSO | Submarine Oiler (retired US Navy Hull Classification) |
| CSRC | Conflict Studies Research Centre |
| TCCCS | Tactical Command |
| TED | Technology Entertainment Design Prize |
| NW | Nanowatt |
| KW | Kilowatt |
| SNCF | Soci?t? Nationale Des Chemins De Fer Fran?ais (French For French Railways National Society) |
| DOE | U.S. Department Of Energy |