| Acronym | Meaning |
| HIRDLS | HIgh-Resolution Dynamics Limb Sounder (EOS) |
| LAKE-ICE | Lake-Induced Convection Experiment |
| MISR | Multi-angle Imaging Spectro-Radiometer (EOS) |
| MCIDAS | Man Computer Interactive Data Access System |
| AIRS | Atmospheric InfraRed Sounder (EOS) |
| CPC | Climate Prediction Center (NWS Center) |
| AVHRR | Advanced Very High Resolution Radiometer |
| HSB | Humidity Sounder For Brazil |
| LIDAR | LIght Detection And Ranging |
| OAO | Orbiting Astronomical Observatory |