| Acronym | Meaning |
| HIMSS | HIgh-resolution Microwave Spectrometer Sounder |
| NCAR | National Center For Atmospheric Research |
| MCIDAS | Man Computer Interactive Data Access System |
| SAFIRE | Spectroscopy Of The Atmosphere Using Far InfraRed Emission |
| CH4 | Methane |
| LASER | Light Amplification By Stimulated Emission Of Radiation |
| ESMR | Electrically Scanning Microwave Radiometer |
| M | Meter(s) |
| KM | Kilometer |
| SAGE | Stratospheric Aerosol And Gas Experiment (EOS) |