| Acronym | Meaning |
| IGE | International Group Elements |
| DAT | Digital Audio Tape |
| GDP | Gross Domestic Product |
| HRPT | High Resolution Picture Transmission |
| EAG | Environmental Assessments Group |
| OASIS | Oceanic & Atmospheric Scientific Information System |
| SDHS | Satellite Data Handling System |
| GAO | General Accounting Office |
| ATSR | Along Track Scanning Radiometer |
| USDI | United States Department Of Interior |