| Acronym | Meaning |
| ATMOS | Atmospheric Trace Molecule Spectroscopy |
| RSD | Requirements And Specifications Document |
| FWWMS | Food |
| MGE | Maintenance Ground Equipment |
| IMPLS | Impulse |
| DIP | Display Input Processor |
| BDA | Backup Drive Amplifier |
| OPT | OPerational Pressure Transducer |
| GCILC | Ground Command Interface Logic Controller |
| ERNO | Germany (SPacelab Contractor) |