| Acronym | Meaning |
| SAM | Shuttle Attachment ManiPulator |
| RIS | Reporting Identification Symbols |
| PCCB | Program Configuration Control Board |
| TDV | Test Data Van |
| NSR | Normal Slow Rate (Maneuver) |
| GNP | GrGNPGross National Product |
| N/0 | Normally Open |
| KNO | KSC Notice |
| PATS | Program For Analysis Of Time Series |
| PAM | Pulse Amplifier Modulation |