| Acronym | Meaning |
| MERIS | Medium Resolution Imaging Spectrometer |
| OB | Optical Bench |
| EFC | Experimental Forecast Center |
| SST | Sea Surface Temperature |
| PARS | Paralleled-processing Applied Research Systems |
| DAB | Defense Acquisition Board |
| ADS | Ancillary Data Service |
| RAMS | Regional Atmospheric Modeling System |
| AIS | Affiliate And Immigration Services |
| SESAME | Severe Environmental Storms And Mesoscale Experiment |