| Acronym | Meaning |
| ALT/RA | Altimeter/Radar Altimeter |
| CALCOMP | California Computer Products |
| RAM | Rad Academica De Mexico |
| GDS | GeoMet Data Services |
| LIRIS | Loral IR Imaging System |
| EQS | Equatorial Scatter |
| AMMS | Advanced Microwave Moisture Sounder |
| GENESIS | Global Environmental And Ecological Simulation Of Interactive Systems |
| APA | Allied Pilot's Association |
| FORD | Flight Operations Requirements Document |