| Acronym | Meaning |
| SOARS | Significant Opportunities In Atmospheric Research And Science |
| TROMEX | Tropical Meteorology Experiment |
| NESDIS | National Environmental Satellite Data And Information Service |
| GCIP | GEWEX Continental-Scale International Project |
| DRAAG | Design Review And Acceptance Group |
| BRL | Ballistics Research Laboratory |
| LOS | Loss Of Signal |
| GEIA | Global Emissions Inventory Activity |
| AMS | American Meteorological Society |
| S/N | Signal-to-noise Ratio |