| Acronym | Meaning |
| DAIRS | Differential Absorption Infrared Sensor |
| AVS | Application Visualization System |
| BIGIT | A Binary Digit |
| CCD | Charge-Couple Device |
| HRPT | High Resolution Picture Transmission |
| DULTI | University Of Denver Low Turbulence Inlet |
| HIRS | High-resolution Infrared Radiation Sounder |
| STEM | Scanning-transmission Electron Microscope |
| BPS | Baud-per-second |
| CASAC | Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee |