| Acronym | Meaning |
| IRI | Interagency Research Internet |
| TAGS | Text And Animation Graphics Server |
| JHU | Johns Hopkins University |
| IGE | International Group Elements |
| HSRP | High Speed Research Program |
| GVHRR | Geosynchonous Very High Resolution Radiometer |
| USAN | University Satellite Accessed Network |
| SIO | Scripps Institution Of Oceanography |
| DS-1 | Digital Signal 1 |
| IOP | Intensive Observation Period |