| Acronym | Meaning |
| ITPR | Infrared Temperature Profile Radiometer |
| PSI | Pounds Per Square Inch |
| AID | Air Inlet Damper |
| WVF | Water Vapor Flux |
| I/O | Input/output |
| IERS | International Earth Rotation Service |
| ASRL | Atmospheric Science Research Laboratory |
| ASR | Annual Scientific Report |
| SPIE | Society Of Photo-optical Engineers |
| ACSH | American Council On Science & Health |