| Acronym | Meaning |
| NLTE | Non Local Thermodynamic Equilibrium |
| DWB | Library |
| MESONET | Mesoscale Network |
| GSP | Geophysical Statistics Project |
| HIRS | High Infrared Radiometer (or Radiation) Sounder |
| EFT | Enhanced Forecaster Tools |
| ADR | Audit Discrepancy Report |
| ISSE | Institute For The Study Of Society And The Environment |
| SHIRE | Southern Hemisphere Infrared Experiment |
| PCNFS | Personal Computer Network File System |