| Acronym | Meaning |
| SEQUAL | Seasonal Equatorial Atlantic Study |
| WSFO | Weather Service Forecast Office |
| EDF/ DER | Electricit? De France/ Direccion Des Etudes Et Recherche |
| ATSR | Along Track Scanning Radiometer |
| ALDEN | Alden Electronics |
| MIMR | Multiband Imaging Microwave Radiometer |
| STP | Standard Temperature And Pressure |
| API | American Petroleum Institute |
| IPO | International Programs Office |
| JICA | Japan International Development Agency |