| Acronym | Meaning |
| TFL | Time From Launch |
| SSCHS | Space Shuttle Cargo Handling System |
| EEVT | Electrophoresis Equipment Verification Test |
| TARC | Test Article Specification |
| SC | Signal Conditioner (S/C Preferred) |
| FCO | Final Checkout |
| TAR | Test Action Requirement |
| IGS | Inertial Guidance System |
| SCM | Subsystem Configuration Management |
| CR | Card Reader |