| Acronym | Meaning |
| VISAD | Visualization For Algorithm Development |
| SAGE | Stratospheric Aerosol And Gas Experiment (EOS) |
| GLOBE | Global Learning And Observations To Benefit The Environment |
| MOPITT | Measurements Of Pollution In The Troposphere (EOS) |
| ESSP | Earth System Science Pathfinder Mission (ESSP) |
| JPL | Jet Propulsion Laboratory |
| ITOS | Improved Television And Infrared Observation Satellite (1970s) |
| MSLP | MSL Pressure |
| METEOSAT | METEOrological SATellite (European) |
| LED | Light Emitting Diode |