| Acronym | Meaning |
 | HIRDLS | HIgh-Resolution Dynamics Limb Sounder (EOS) |
 | ADEOS | ADvanced Earth Observing Satellite (Japan) |
 | MHZ | MegaHertz |
 | UHF | Ultra High Frequency |
 | COMET | Cooperative Program For Operational Meteorology Education And Training (NOAA And UCAR) |
 | MB/S | Megabytes Per Second |
 | EOS | Earth Observing System |
 | NCEP | National Centers For Environmental Prediction (form. NMC; NWS Center) |
 | ITS | Interferometer Thermal Sounder (HIS) |
 | ASPT | Advanced Satellite Products Team (NOAA/ORA) |