| Acronym | Meaning |
| TIROS | ToPographical Infrared Operations Satellite |
| CSSE | Control System Simulation Equipment |
| HGR&SPTFAC | Hangar And Support Facility |
| PT | Pitch Trim |
| FWD | Forward |
| OSTS | Office Of Space Transportation Systems |
| K-APM | KSC Automated Payloads Plan/Requirement |
| SDC | Shallow Draft Board |
| MM | Man-Month |
| EHS | Environmental Health Services |