| Acronym | Meaning |
| GOOS | Global Ocean Observing System (IOC) |
| TPAD | Temperature Programmed Ammonia Desorption |
| SHIV | Simian-human Immunodeficiency Virus |
| AAL | Acceptable Ambient Level(s) |
| RLV | Reusable Launch Vehicles (aeronautics) |
| SGPR | Specific Gas Production Rate |
| BGH | Bovine Growth Hormone |
| NLS | Nuclear Localization Signal |
| IPG | Immobilized PH Gradient |
| STOVL | Short Take-Off And Vertical Landing |