| Acronym | Meaning |
| KB/S | Kilobits Per Second |
| MSS | Multi-Spectral Scanner |
| MISR | Multi-angle Imaging Spectro-Radiometer (EOS) |
| CERES | Clouds And The Earth's Radiant Energy System (EOS) |
| EM | ElectroMagnetic |
| MAMS | Multispectral Atmospheric Mapping Sensor |
| JPL | Jet Propulsion Laboratory |
| FLAMBE | Fire Locating And Monitoring Of Burning Emissions |
| TOVS | TIROS Operational Vertical Sounder |
| VLF | Very Low Frequency |