| Acronym | Meaning |
| SEASAT | Sea Satellite |
| MDS | Minimum Detectable Signal |
| AICE | American Institute Of Chemical Engineers |
| IMAGES | Intermediate Model For The Annual And Global Evolution Of Species |
| DME | Distance-measuring Equipment |
| EC | European Community |
| ALC | Airlift Circulator |
| AAP | Affirmative Action Program |
| VRMS OR VRMS | Volt Root Mean Square |
| FFDCA | Federal Food, Drug, And Cosmetic Act (US) |