| Acronym | Meaning |
| TIROS | ToPographical Infrared Operations Satellite |
| PHM | Per Hundred Million |
| ND | Neodymium |
| SMW | Standard Materials Worksheet |
| DCR | Document Change Record (or Review) |
| UER | Unique Equipment Register |
| OODP | Out-of-Detent Pitch |
| USS | United States Ship |
| SRS | Support Requirements System |
| PS | Power Supply |