| Acronym | Meaning |
| RADAR | Radio Detecting And Ranging |
| FRCS | Forward Reaction Control System |
| CADSI | Communications And Data Systems Integration |
| POGO | Pilot Operational EquiPment |
| RSSPO | Resident Space Shuttle Project Office (Officer) |
| NVR | No Voltage Release |
| FS | Full Scale |
| PHMC | Probe Heater Motor Controller |
| SRD | Shuttle Requirements Document |
| H/T | Heat Treat |