| Acronym | Meaning |
| CIS | Component Identification Sheet |
| LOP | In-Orbit Plane |
| L | Level |
| RDOC | Reference Designation Overflow Code |
| OMCF | Orbiter Maintenance And Checkout Facility |
| QTR | Quarter |
| NSTL | National Space Technology Laboratory (was MTF) |
| LAIR | Liquid Air |
| TW | Traveling Wave |
| TRI | Payload Furnished Mars Tape Recorder (1 Of 2) |