| Acronym | Meaning |
| BP | Centigrade |
| IT | Identification Transponder |
| PRD | Procurement Regulation Directive |
| VCS | Verification Control Sheet |
| BP | C&TSSCommunication And Tracking Subsystem |
| UR | Unsatisfactory Report |
| PM | PMADPerformance Monitor Annunciation Driver |
| PL | Payload (P/L Preferred) |
| IPS | Infrared |
| DESPOT | Design Performance OPtimization |