| Acronym | Meaning |
| COSTR | Collaborative Solar-Terrestrial Research |
| DFMFT | Density-functional Mean-field Theory |
| CBS | Complete Basis Set |
| GLRS | Grating Light Reflection Spectroscopy |
| AEC | Atomic Energy Commission |
| RSPA | Research And Special Programs Administration (Dept. Of Transportation) |
| MIRAGE | Migration Of Radioisotopes In The Geosphere |
| TSFZ | Traveling Solvent Floating Zone |
| PIN | Pesticide Information Network |
| SAR | Synthetic Aperture Radar |