| Acronym | Meaning |
| PED | Potential Energy Distribution |
| DMICS | Design Methods For Integrated Control Systems [propulsion] |
| LRMA | Laser Raman Microanalysis |
| FGM | Functionally Gradient Materials |
| AMD | Automated Multiple Development |
| PWSCF | Partial-wave Self-consistent Field |
| GBS | Group B Streptococci |
| IHC | Intrinsic Coercivity |
| VGAO | Variable Gage Atomic Orbital |
| LCPLS | Logcontrast Partial Least Squares |