| Acronym | Meaning |
| ISRIC | International Soil Reference And Information Centre |
| AU | Astronomical Unit |
| NPOP | NASA Polar Orbiting Platform |
| URIP | University Research Initiative Program |
| RGB | Red |
| FAME | Formatting And Multiplexing Equipment |
| TOS | Tiros Operational Satellite |
| EAG | Exposure Assessment Group |
| MITI | Ministry Of International Trade And Industry |
| FHSA | Federal Hazardous Substances Act |