| Acronym | Meaning |
| SAMTEC | SPace And Missile Test Center (VAF CA) |
| LHC | Left Hand Circular |
| SCT | Scanning Telescope |
| SPADS | Shuttle Problem Action Data System |
| IAL | International Algebraic Language |
| EPMS | Engineering Performance Management System |
| EOM | Equations Of Motion |
| GERT | Graphical Evaluation And Review Technique |
| BP | C&WCaution And Warning |
| EOPO | Equal Opportunity Program Office |