| Acronym | Meaning |
| NEMS | Nimbus E Microwave Spectrometer |
| UQAM | Universite De Quebec A Montreal |
| G&A | General And Administrative |
| PB | Product Of Polarization And Brightness |
| CALCOMP | California Computer Products |
| EEID | EOSDIS External Interface Document |
| RV | Research Vessel |
| ABL | Atmospheric Boundary Layer |
| GCP | Global Change Program |
| NASCOM II | Upgraded Version Of NASA Communications Network |