| Acronym | Meaning |
| KM | Kilometer |
| VISAD | Visualization For Algorithm Development |
| SSEC | Space Science And Engineering Center |
| UHF | Ultra High Frequency |
| HZ | Hertz |
| GOES | Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite |
| MAS | MODIS Airborne Simulator |
| CONUS | CONtinental (or CONterminus) United States |
| ABBA | Automated Biomass Burning Algorithm |
| KB/S | Kilobits Per Second |