| Acronym | Meaning |
 | LED | Light Emitting Diode |
 | VISIT | Virtual Institute For Satellite Integration Training (NWS) |
 | EPS | European Polar Satellite |
 | V | Volts |
 | ESMR | Electrically Scanning Microwave Radiometer |
 | MB | Millibar(s) |
 | NEXRAD | NEXt Generation RADar |
 | CERES | Clouds And The Earth's Radiant Energy System (EOS) |
 | IRIS | Infrared Radiation Interferometer Spectrometer (1960s) |
 | AIRS | Atmospheric InfraRed Sounder (EOS) |