| Acronym | Meaning |
| HRSR | High Resolution Scanning Radiometer |
| ATOG | Abnormal Test Procedure Operator Guidelines |
| FOCAL | Programme Francais Ocean Et Climat Dans D'Atlantique Equatorial |
| TGB | Trace Gas Biogeochemistry Section |
| ETA | A Subsidiary Of Control Data Corporation That Manufactures Supercomputers |
| EPI | Electronic Position Indicator |
| ACF | Automatic Control Feature |
| AIS | Acceptable Intake For Subchronic Exposure |
| IPOMS | International Polar-Orbiting Meteorological Satellite Group |
| SOPAC | Scripps Orbit And Permanent Array Center |