| Acronym | Meaning |
| ASAP | As Soon As Possible |
| CCTF | Cylindrical Core Test Facility |
| ADM | Arrow Diagram Method |
| STORM | Stormscale Operational And Research Meteorology |
| ECCN | Export Control Classification Number |
| NERC | National Environment Research Council |
| NOHRSC | National Operational Hydrologic Remote Sensing Center |
| AES | Atomic Emission Spectroscopy |
| ATST | Advanced Technology Solar Telescope |
| EPC | Emergency Planning Commission |