| Acronym | Meaning |
| CCR | Center For Climatic Research (IES) |
| HIS | High-resolution Interferometer Sounder |
| GEWEX | Global Energy And Water Cycle EXperiment (WCRP) |
| XBSS | X-ray Background Survey Spectrometer |
| GLOBE | Global Learning And Observations To Benefit The Environment |
| ERS | ESA Remote Sensing Satellite |
| OSO | Orbiting Solar Observatory |
| BIBEX | Biomass Burning Experiment |
| GASP | GOES Aerosol Smoke Product |
| ECMWF | European Centre For Medium-range Weather Forecasts |