| Acronym | Meaning |
| MEPS | Modification Engineering Program Status |
| BYTE | Combined Bits Of Digital Computer Information (8,16,32) |
| RMS | Root-mean-square |
| NADC | Naval Air Development Center (warminster) |
| NTIS | National Technical Information Service |
| USN | United States Navy |
| AGS | Surveying Ship (misc) |
| LCC | Life Cycle Costing |
| CSTOT | Combat System Team Operator Trainer |
| CSOM | Computer System Operator's Manual |