| Acronym | Meaning |
| LRM | Laboratory Reference Material |
| IBMS | Ion Beam Mass Spectrometry |
| UCDW | Ultrarelativistic Continuum Distorted Wave |
| FINS | Forensically Informative Nucleotide Sequencing |
| VDU | Visual Display Unit |
| WAXD | Wide-angle X-ray Diffraction |
| AEP | Auditory Evoked Potential |
| GCR | Galactic Cosmic Rays (spacecraft Orbit) |
| PBMS | Performance-based Measuring System |
| TGMA | Task Group Of Metal Accumulation |