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AAAS
American Association for the Advancement of Science
AFCEA
Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association
AIA
Automated Imaging Association
American Association for the Advancement of Science
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) is an international non-profit organization dedicated to advancing science, engineering, and innovation for the benefit of all people....
American Astronomical Society
The American Astronomical Society (AAS) is a prominent professional association of astronomers and other scientists dedicated to the study of astronomy and related fields. Founded in 1899, the AAS...
American Chemical Society
The American Chemical Society (ACS) is a scientific society based in the United States that supports scientific inquiry in the field of chemistry. Founded in 1876 and chartered by the U.S. Congress,...
ANRT
Association Nationale de la Recherche Technique
APOMA
American Precision Optics Manufacturers Association
AVA
Automated Vision Association
CBEMA
Computer and Business Equipment Manufacturers' Association
CGA
color graphics adapter; Compressed Gas Association
Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine
Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) is an international standard for medical imaging created by both the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) and the American...
ECMA
European Computer Manufacturers' Association
EPA
European Photonics Association; Environmental Protection Agency
IDEMA
International Disk Drive Equipment and Materials Association
ILDA
International Laser Display Association
infrared light-emitting diode
An infrared light-emitting diode (IR LED) is a semiconductor device that emits infrared light when an electric current passes through it. Similar to standard LEDs that emit visible light, IR LEDs are...
MVA
Machine Vision Association (of SME)
NAPM
National Association of Photographic Manufacturers
NCGA
National Computer Graphics Association
NCTA
National Cable Television Association
NEMA
National Electrical Manufacturers' Association
OIDA
Optoelectronics Industry Development Association (USA)
OITDA
Optoelectronic Industry & Technology Development Association (Japan)
RIA
Robotic Industries Association
SAMA
Scientific Apparatus Makers' Association
TIA
transimpedance amplifier; Telecommunications Industry Association
USRA
University Space Research Association
USTA
US Telecommunications Association
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