| Acronym | Meaning |
| S&A | Science And Application |
| SY | Shoulder Yaw |
| CI | Course (deviation Display) Invalid |
| PROP | Proportioning |
| CSCB | Contractor's Summary Cost Breakdown |
| STF | Spin Test Facility (see DSTF) |
| AMSU | Advanced Microwave Sounding Unit |
| SP-AF | Air Force Support Office (KSC) |
| OIA | Orbiter Interface Adapter |
| MT | Magnetic Tape |