| Acronym | Meaning |
| HIRDLS | HIgh-Resolution Dynamics Limb Sounder (EOS) |
| TIROS | Television InfraRed Observation Satellite (POES) |
| ADEOS | ADvanced Earth Observing Satellite (Japan) |
| MODIS | MODerate-resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (EOS) |
| CIMSS | Cooperative Institute For Meteorological Satellite Studies |
| DORIS | Doppler Orbitography And Radiopositioning Integrated By Satellite (EOS) |
| ECMWF | European Centre For Medium-range Weather Forecasts |
| FTS | Fourier Transform Spectrometer (HIS |
| SDS | Satellite Data Services |
| ACRIM | Active Cavity Radiometer Irradiance Monitor (EOS) |