| Acronym | Meaning |
| UV | UltraViolet |
| NEXRAD | NEXt Generation RADar |
| MSLP | MSL Pressure |
| CFC | ChloroFluoroCarbon |
| GARS | GOES Archive And Retrieval System |
| MLS | Microwave Limb Sounder (EOS) |
| EROS | Earth Resources Observing System |
| TMR | TOPEX Microwave Radiometer (EOS) |
| NESDIS | National Environmental Satellite |
| ECMWF | European Centre For Medium-range Weather Forecasts |