| Acronym | Meaning |
 | SSES | Ship's Signal Exploitation Space |
 | SWWBDS | Software Work Breakdown Structure (mil-std 881) |
 | SSA | Software Support Activity |
 | OR | Operational Requirement |
 | FAT | File Access Table |
 | AL | Aluminum |
 | FOC | Focus |
 | LVL | Level |
 | VAX | Digital Equipment Corp 32 Bit Mini-computer |
 | MRDM | Model Requirements And Development Manual |