| Acronym | Meaning |
| SL-SS | Spacelab Subsystems |
| OPDAR | OPtical Detection And Ranging |
| ASRS | Automated Support Requirements System |
| CPCR | Computer Program Change Request |
| EBCDC | Extended Binary Coded Decimal |
| ICDR | Incremental Critical Design Review |
| EDR | Engineering Design Review |
| DIL | Discrete Input Low |
| TAN | Tananarive |
| HL | Hinge Line |