| Acronym | Meaning |
| CCSP | U.S. Climate Change Science Program |
| EMAP | Environmental Monitoring And Assessment Program |
| INDEX | Indian Ocean Experiment |
| ND | Near-dedicated |
| DODCI | Department Of Defense Computer Institute |
| HIS | High-resolution Infrared Sounder |
| PSIA | Pounds Per Square Inch Absolute |
| ALPS | Alternate Launch Point System |
| UH | University Of Hawaii |
| SGGE | Second GARP Global Experiment |