| Acronym | Meaning |
| HRPT | High Resolution Picture Transmission |
| ADTF | At Depth Test Facility |
| BOREAS | Boreal Ecosystem Atmosphere Study |
| EM | Evaluation Model |
| ADISS | Analytical Data Interchange And Storage Standards |
| TAO | Tropical Atmosphere Ocean |
| MBO | Management By Objective |
| BAE | British Aerospace |
| ITCZ | Intertropical Convergence Zone |
| IDASS | Integrated Data Assimilation/Sounding System |