| Acronym | Meaning |
| LVDT | Linear Variable Differential Transformer |
| MSFC | George C. Marshall SPace Flight Center |
| SLE | ERNO Spacelab Engineering |
| SSC | Shuttle System Contractor |
| PSD | Power SpectralDensity |
| PETS | POCC Experiments Timeline System (GDSD And Spacelab |
| PM | PMAPPerformance Monitor Annunciation Panel |
| QTRS | Quarters |
| MCCS | Mission Control Center Simulation (System) |
| SWP | Safe Working Pressure |