| Acronym | Meaning |
 | AMRIR | Advanced Medium Resolution Infrared Radiometer |
 | APP | AVHRR Polar Pathfinder |
 | CD-ROM | Compact Disc-Read Only Memory |
 | CAC | Climate Analysis Center |
 | ESMR | Electrically Scanning Microwave Radiometer |
 | VISAD | Visualization For Algorithm Development |
 | GOES | Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite |
 | H2O | Water (vapor) |
 | ASPT | Advanced Satellite Products Team (NOAA/ORA) |
 | MSLP | MSL Pressure |