| Acronym | Meaning |
| QSA | Qualification Site Approval |
| SCFM | Standard Cubic Feet Per Minute |
| PDP | Program Development Plan |
| MTA | Mass Thermal Analysis |
| HYD | Hydraulic Subsystem |
| MAPS | Measurement Of Air Pollution From Satellites |
| ILS | IntegratedLogistics Support |
| COE | Corps Of Engineer |
| R/I | Receiving Inspection |
| SPIDPO | Shuttle Payload Integration And Development Progra |