| Acronym | Meaning |
| STEP | Satellite Technology Education Program (WSGC) |
| TIROS | Television InfraRed Observation Satellite (POES) |
| EUMETSAT | EUropean Organization For The Exploitation Of METeorological SATellites |
| LAKE-ICE | Lake-Induced Convection Experiment |
| MB OR MB | Megabytes (or Megabits) |
| IMAPP | International MODIS/AIRS Processing Package |
| CAC | Climate Analysis Center |
| OSO | Orbiting Solar Observatory |
| HIMSS | HIgh-resolution Microwave Spectrometer Sounder |
| MB | Millibar(s) |