| Acronym | Meaning |
| OIVS | Orbiter Interface Verification Set |
| VFI | Verification Flight Instrumentation |
| S/M | Systems Management |
| IPS | IPSL Interface Problem Status Log |
| COS | Console Operating System |
| PCOT | Payload Center Operations Team |
| DCR | Design Certification Review |
| DTP | Detail Test Plan |
| SRM | Standard Reference Material |
| TFS | Telemetry Format Selection |