| Acronym | Meaning |
| DMIA | Dual Multiplexer Interface Adapter |
| LOS | Loss Of Signal |
| CTA | Computer Technology Associates (GSFC) |
| SC | Scale |
| SOMS | Shuttle Orbiter Medical System |
| TWX | Teletype Wire Transmission |
| KIB | KiloPounds |
| PGORS | Payload Ground Operations Requirements Study |
| MT | Mountain Time |
| SOCA | R Shuttle Operational Capability Assessment Report |