| Acronym | Meaning |
| MODIS | MODerate-resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (EOS) |
| WINCE | WINter Cloud Experiment |
| NEXRAD | NEXt Generation RADar |
| ADEOS | ADvanced Earth Observing Satellite (Japan) |
| MSLP | MSL Pressure |
| HIMSS | HIgh-resolution Microwave Spectrometer Sounder |
| DXS | Diffuse X-ray Spectrometer |
| ESMR | Electrically Scanning Microwave Radiometer |
| AIRS | Atmospheric InfraRed Sounder (EOS) |
| MISR | Multi-angle Imaging Spectro-Radiometer (EOS) |