| Acronym | Meaning |
| LAKE-ICE | Lake-Induced Convection Experiment |
| RAOB | RAdiosonde OBservation |
| OAO | Orbiting Astronomical Observatory |
| EOS | Earth Observing System |
| SAB | Satellite Applications Branch (old. NESDIS) |
| ERBS | Earth Radiation Budget Satellite |
| CERES | Clouds And The Earth's Radiant Energy System (EOS) |
| HIRIS | HIgh-Resolution Imaging Spectrometer (EOS) |
| AC | Alternating Current |
| NOAA | National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration |