| Acronym | Meaning |
| AU | Astronomical Unit |
| ASPT | Advanced Satellite Products Team (NOAA/ORA) |
| DOIT | Department Of Information Technology (UW-MSN) |
| UFO | Unidentified Flying Object |
| MAMS | Multispectral Atmospheric Mapping Sensor |
| NOAASIS | NOAA Satellite Information System |
| HRIR | High Resolution Infrared Radiometer |
| UHF | Ultra High Frequency |
| ABBA | Automated Biomass Burning Algorithm |
| IMG | Interferometric Monitor For Greenhouse Gases |