| Acronym | Meaning |
| BW | Bandwidth |
| CDT | Compressor Discharge Temperature |
| HM&E | Hull Mechanical And Electrical |
| SCAS | Stability Control Augmentation System |
| NAEC | Naval Aviation Engineering Center (lakehurst) |
| SSG | Attack Guided Missile Submarine (conventional Powered |
| TPO | Tentative Program Objectives |
| PMAL | Pma Ac Voltage Left |
| DSB | Defense Science Board |
| ROI | Return On Investment |