| Acronym | Meaning |
| COMP | Compass |
| PA | Pulse AmPlifier |
| MMLS | Model-Modes-Loads-Stresses |
| LCVG | Liquid Cooling And Ventilation Garment |
| VATF | Vibration And Acoustic Test Facility |
| ITS | Instrumentation Telemetry Station |
| QPS | Quantity Planning Specification |
| ODES | Optical Discrimination Evaluation Study |
| MSL | Mechanical System(s) Laboratory |
| STARR | Schedule |