| Acronym | Meaning |
| NCDC | National Climatic Data Center |
| UFO | Unidentified Flying Object |
| RAOB | RAdiosonde OBservation |
| GPS | Global Positioning System |
| FLAMBE | Fire Locating And Monitoring Of Burning Emissions |
| AURA | Association Of Universities For Research In Astronomy |
| MODIS | MODerate-resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (EOS) |
| DORIS | Doppler Orbitography And Radiopositioning Integrated By Satellite (EOS) |
| IMG | Interferometric Monitor For Greenhouse Gases |
| COMET | Cooperative Program For Operational Meteorology Education And Training (NOAA And UCAR) |