| Acronym | Meaning |
| LIDAR | LIght Detection And Ranging |
| GMS | Geostationary Meteorological Satellite |
| MAMS | Multispectral Atmospheric Mapping Sensor |
| METEOSAT | METEOrological SATellite (European) |
| GLOBE | Global Learning And Observations To Benefit The Environment |
| ABS | Advanced Baseline Sounder |
| GIFTS | Geosynchronous Imaging Fourier Transform Spectrometer |
| K | Kilo |
| ITS | Interferometer Thermal Sounder (HIS) |
| SAFIRE | Spectroscopy Of The Atmosphere Using Far InfraRed Emission |