| Acronym | Meaning |
| SIRIS | Stratospheric Infrared Interferometer Spectrometer |
| SKE | Specific Kinetic Energy |
| ODP | Onboard Data Processor |
| MW | Megawords |
| ESDIM | Earth System Data And Information Management |
| FMECA | Failure Modes Effects And Critical Analysis |
| UCAR | University Corporation For Atmospheric Research |
| AMS | Aerial Measurement Station |
| OECD | Organization For Economic Cooperation And Development |
| IGB | International Geophysical Bulletin |