| Acronym | Meaning |
| STEP | Satellite Technology Education Program (WSGC) |
| HIRS | High-resolution Infrared Radiation Sounder |
| VLF | Very Low Frequency |
| ESSP | Earth System Science Pathfinder Mission (ESSP) |
| VAS | VISSR Atmospheric Sounder (launch |
| CSBT | Clear-Sky Brightness Temperature |
| ASTER | Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission And Reflection Radiometer (EOS) |
| ABBA | Automated Biomass Burning Algorithm |
| MB | Millibar(s) |
| FLAMBE | Fire Locating And Monitoring Of Burning Emissions |