| Acronym | Meaning |
| SCAMS | Scanning Microwave Spectrometer |
| TRMM | Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission |
| ATSR | Along Track Scanning Radiometer |
| CAENEX | Complex Atmospheric Energetics Experiment |
| EPR | Electon Paragmagnetic Resonance |
| GLRS | Geodynamics (or Geoscience) Laser Ranging System |
| AAP | Aviation Applications Program |
| OFCM | Office Of The Federal Coordinator For Meteorology |
| GWC | Global Weather Center |
| FLAGE | Flexible Lightweight Agile Guided Experiment |