| Acronym | Meaning |
| MDTSCO | McDonnell Douglas Technical Services Company |
| NORDSAT | Scandinavian Countries Broadcast Satellite |
| GA | Gyro Assembly |
| EIRP | Effective Lsotropic Radiated Power |
| FCC | Federal Communications Commission |
| SV | State Vector |
| SSRD | Station Set Requirements Documents |
| GATT | Gate Assisted Turnoff Thyristor |
| DFE | Data Flow Engineer |
| SCO | Stiper Critical Oxygen |