| Acronym | Meaning |
| SCAMS | Scanning Microwave Spectrometer |
| SOPAC | Scripps Orbit And Permanent Array Center |
| PROBE | Portable Remote Observations Of The Environment |
| OSO | Office Of Space Operations |
| NEONS | Navy Environmental Operational Nowcast System |
| PSE | Polar Sunrise Experiment |
| CBSS | Change Board Support System |
| AHP | Analytical Hierarchy Process |
| FOV | Field Of View |
| NORPAX | North Pacific Experiment |