| Acronym | Meaning |
| MSS | Multi-spectral Scanner |
| ESMF | Earth System Model Framework |
| MASDIS | Meteorological Assimilation Data Ingest System |
| RFT | Reverse-flow Thermometer |
| PEM | Pacific Exploratory Measurements |
| ADAACS | Affiliated Distributed Active Archive Centers |
| D/RADEX | Digital Radar Experiment |
| GRGC | Geologic Record Of Global Change |
| EDS | Electronic Data Systems |
| MLOPEX | Mauna Loa Photochemistry Experiment |