| Acronym | Meaning |
| IES | Institute For Environmental Studies (UW) |
| KSC | Kennedy Space Center |
| MISR | Multi-angle Imaging Spectro-Radiometer (EOS) |
| VISAD | Visualization For Algorithm Development |
| IMG | Interferometric Monitor For Greenhouse Gases |
| NCDC | National Climatic Data Center |
| CH4 | Methane |
| SAB | Satellite Applications Branch (old. NESDIS) |
| TOVS | TIROS Operational Vertical Sounder |
| AO&SS | Atmospheric |