| Acronym | Meaning |
| LOV | Limit Of Visibility |
| FFBD | Functional Flow Block Diagram |
| MACDS | Monitor And Control Display System |
| BMFT | German D-1 Spacelab Payload |
| PTM | Pulse Time Modulation |
| SSCC | Support Services Control Center |
| SB | Speed Brake |
| LSI | Large Scale Integration |
| SDRD | SuPplier Data Requirements Description |
| CPC | I Computer Program Change Instruction |