| Acronym | Meaning |
| GLOBE | Global Learning And Observations To Benefit The Environment |
| UV | UltraViolet |
| AERI | Atmospheric Emitted Radiance Interferometer |
| M | Meter(s) |
| EPA | Environmental Protection Agency (U.S.) |
| SAFIRE | Spectroscopy Of The Atmosphere Using Far InfraRed Emission |
| IES | Institute For Environmental Studies (UW) |
| NASDA | National Space Development Agency (Japan) |
| AOT | Aerosol Optical Thickness |
| GMT | Greenwich Mean Time (repl. By UTC) |