| Acronym | Meaning |
| ESE | Earth Science Enterprise (NASA) |
| RAOB | RAdiosonde OBservation |
| CRAS | CIMSS Regional Assimilation System |
| VISAD | Visualization For Algorithm Development |
| CSBT | Clear-Sky Brightness Temperature |
| GEWEX | Global Energy And Water Cycle EXperiment (WCRP) |
| AO&SS | Atmospheric |
| LAWS | Laser Atmospheric Wind Sounder (EOS) |
| SBUV | Solar Backscatter UltraViolet Radiometer (EOS) |
| AC | Alternating Current |