| Acronym | Meaning |
| LED | Light Emitting Diode |
| GAC | Global Area Coverage |
| MSL | Mean Sea Level |
| STEP | Satellite Technology Education Program (WSGC) |
| JSC | Johnson Space Center (NASA |
| EOS | Earth Observing System |
| AC | Alternating Current |
| ECMWF | European Centre For Medium-range Weather Forecasts |
| OAO | Orbiting Astronomical Observatory |
| DCS | Data Collection System (NOAA Polar Orbiting Satellites) |