| Acronym | Meaning |
| JSC | Johnson Space Center (NASA |
| AMRIR | Advanced Medium Resolution Infrared Radiometer |
| FTS | Fourier Transform Spectrometer (HIS |
| V | Volts |
| NWS | National Weather Service (NOAA) |
| ACRIM | Active Cavity Radiometer Irradiance Monitor (EOS) |
| GLOBE | Global Learning And Observations To Benefit The Environment |
| GEWEX | Global Energy And Water Cycle EXperiment (WCRP) |
| EDC | EROS Data Center |
| HIMSS | HIgh-resolution Microwave Spectrometer Sounder |