| Acronym | Meaning |
| AGCM | Atmospheric General Circulation Models |
| IEE | Institute Of Electrical Engineers |
| ARCC | American Rivers Conservation Council |
| ATEN | Association Technique De L'Energie Nucleaire |
| ODP | Onboard Data Processor |
| LNA | Low-noise Amplifier |
| ISFF | Integrated Surface Flux Facilities |
| AMS | Automated Meteorological Station |
| FASCODE | Fast Atmosphere Signature Code |
| NIST | National Institute Of Standards And Technology |