| Acronym | Meaning |
| HL | Half Life |
| ECSA | Early Career Scientists Assembly |
| NSG | Natural Systems Group |
| BLSG | Boundary Layer Sensing Group |
| FAQ | Frequently Asked Questions |
| DARPA | Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency |
| ORSTOM | Institut Francais Pour Le Developpment En Corporation |
| IWC | Ice Water Content |
| IDR | Incremental Design Review |
| SDSMT | South Dakota School Of Mines & Technology |