| Acronym | Meaning |
| TCS | Thermal Control System (Subsystem) |
| COMPOOL | Common Data Pool |
| ICF | Interface Control Function |
| PFTA | PaY[oad Flight Test Article |
| OST | Orbiter SuPport Trolley |
| LMP | List Of Measurement Points |
| MD | Manual Direct |
| SHLB | Simulation Hardware Load Boxes |
| MACDS | Monitor And Control Display System |
| SMCU | Separation Monitoring Control Unit |