| Acronym | Meaning |
| BDSP | Basic Data Set Project |
| PIDC | Precision Instrument Development Center |
| DEM | Digital Elevation Model |
| O AND A | Orbit And Altitude |
| OMB | Office Of Management And Budget |
| SIRIS | Stratospheric Infrared Interferometer Spectrometer |
| GATE | Global Atmospheric Research Programme Atlantic Tropical Experiment |
| PLDS | Pilot Land Data System |
| STAC | Scientific And Technological Activities Commission |
| AIRS | Advanced Infared Studies |