| Acronym | Meaning |
| GFD | Government Furnished Data |
| LAGEOS | Laser Geodynamic Satellite |
| THC | Translation Hand Controller |
| COIM | Checkout Interpreter (Software) Module |
| PCRB | Program Change Review Board (RI Launch |
| GTS | General Test Support |
| HDRR | High-data-rate Recorder |
| FT | Formal Training |
| PLM | PayloadManagement |
| NAR | Numerical Analysis Research |