| Acronym | Meaning |
| MSS | Multi-Spectral Scanner |
| SAFIRE | Spectroscopy Of The Atmosphere Using Far InfraRed Emission |
| STEP | Satellite Technology Education Program (WSGC) |
| AERI | Atmospheric Emitted Radiance Interferometer |
| HIRIS | HIgh-Resolution Imaging Spectrometer (EOS) |
| ATOVS | Advanced TIROS Operational Vertical Sounder |
| LAKE-ICE | Lake-Induced Convection Experiment |
| NESDIS | National Environmental Satellite |
| VISIT | Virtual Institute For Satellite Integration Training (NWS) |
| TIROS | Television InfraRed Observation Satellite (POES) |