| Acronym | Meaning |
 | MCS | Mesoscale Convective System |
 | EGP | Exterior Gateway Protocol |
 | TDF | Technology Development Facility |
 | SPECMAP | Spectral Mapping |
 | SDM | Scientific Data Management |
 | OCTS | Ocean Color And Temperature Scanner |
 | BCL | Battelle Columbus Laboratory |
 | ESG | Empirical Study Group |
 | OSO | Office Of Systems Operations |
 | FIRE | First ISCCP Radiation Experiment |