| Acronym | Meaning |
| VIS5D | Visualization Of Five-Dimensional Data |
| MAMS | Multispectral Atmospheric Mapping Sensor |
| EOSDIS | Earth Observing System Data And Information System |
| TMR | TOPEX Microwave Radiometer (EOS) |
| PPM | Part Per Million |
| ASPT | Advanced Satellite Products Team (NOAA/ORA) |
| ABBA | Automated Biomass Burning Algorithm |
| AC | Alternating Current |
| CPC | Climate Prediction Center (NWS Center) |
| SBUV | Solar Backscatter UltraViolet Radiometer (EOS) |