| Acronym | Meaning |
| BIT | Binary Digit |
| HRIR | High Resolution Infrared Radiometer |
| GAC | Global Area Coverage |
| MSLP | MSL Pressure |
| LASER | Light Amplification By Stimulated Emission Of Radiation |
| ENSO | El Ni?o/Southern Oscillation |
| AO&SS | Atmospheric |
| CSBT | Clear-Sky Brightness Temperature |
| SWAMP | Science Working Group For The AM Platform (EOS) |
| DOIT | Department Of Information Technology (UW-MSN) |