| Acronym | Meaning |
| SAR-C | SAR-C Band |
| APACM | Atmospheric Physical And Chemical Monitor |
| RASTER | (Remote) ASTER |
| ESSC | Environmental Science Services Administration |
| DRPN | Division De Recherche En Precision Numerique |
| VELORT | Very Long Range Tracking |
| HDS | High-resolution Data Service |
| OCTS | Ocean Color And Temperature Scanner |
| MHZ | Megahertz |
| GCTE | Global Change And Terrestrial Ecosystems |