| Acronym | Meaning |
| SOO/SAC | Science And Operations Officer/Scientific Applications Computer |
| OLE | Object Linking And Embedding |
| HRPT | High Resolution Picture Transmission |
| I/ O | Input/output |
| SMA | Segnalamento Marittimo Ed Aereo |
| N-AWIPS | National Centers Advanced Weather Interactive Processing Systems |
| BIT | Built-in Test |
| IADB | Interactive Ancillary Data Base |
| GLOCHEM | Global Atmospheric Chemistry (or Chemical) Survey |
| GA | Billion Years Unit |