| Acronym | Meaning |
| ICE | International Cirrus Experiment |
| MADAM | Master Data Acquisition Module |
| PSN | Piano Spaziale Nazionale |
| LME | Layer Management Entity |
| ICAS | Interdepartmental Committee On Atmospheric Science |
| LIMS | Limb Infrared Monitor Of The Statosphere |
| MNP | Microcom Network Protocol |
| EUV | Extreme Ultraviolet |
| MPI | Max Planck Institute |
| ISFF | Integrated Surface Flux Facilities |