| Acronym | Meaning |
| TES | Tropospheric Emission Spectrometer (EOS) |
| ASPT | Advanced Satellite Products Team (NOAA/ORA) |
| AIRS | Atmospheric InfraRed Sounder (EOS) |
| UFO | Unidentified Flying Object |
| LED | Light Emitting Diode |
| AURA | Association Of Universities For Research In Astronomy |
| AO&SS | Atmospheric |
| GMS | Geostationary Meteorological Satellite |
| MB | Millibar(s) |
| GEWEX | Global Energy And Water Cycle EXperiment (WCRP) |