| Acronym | Meaning |
| ADEOS | ADvanced Earth Observing Satellite (Japan) |
| ITS | Interferometer Thermal Sounder (HIS) |
| MAMS | Multispectral Atmospheric Mapping Sensor |
| LAWS | Laser Atmospheric Wind Sounder (EOS) |
| TMR | TOPEX Microwave Radiometer (EOS) |
| ASPT | Advanced Satellite Products Team (NOAA/ORA) |
| COMSAT | COMmunications SATellite |
| ASTER | Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission And Reflection Radiometer (EOS) |
| CIMSS | Cooperative Institute For Meteorological Satellite Studies |
| NCDC | National Climatic Data Center |