| Acronym |
Definition |
Category |
| 3DES |
Triple Data Encryption Standard |
Communications |
| 3G |
Third Generation Communications |
Communications |
| 3PL |
Third Party Logistic Provider |
Trade |
| 4G |
Fourth Generation Communications |
Communications |
| ACAMS |
Automated Critical Asset Management System |
Govt / Safety |
| ACAS |
Airborne Collision Avoidance System |
Air / Comm |
| ACCS |
NATO Air Command and Control System |
Air / Comm |
| ACE |
Automated Commercial Environment |
Govt / Trade |
| ACES |
Airspace Concepts Evaluation System |
Air / Comm |
| ACH |
Automated Clearing House |
General |
| ACIP |
Airports Capital Improvement Plan |
Air |
| ACMI |
Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance & Insurance |
Air |
| ACOE |
Army Corps of Engineers |
Govt / Safety |
| ACS |
Automated Commercial System |
Govt / Trade |
| ADHS |
Appalachian Development Highway System |
Government |
| ADP |
Airport Development Plan |
Air |
| ADS |
Automatic Dependence Surveillance |
Communications |
| ADS-B |
Automatic Dependence Surveillance – Broadcast |
Air / Comm |
| AEEC |
Airline Electronic Engineering Committee |
Air |
| AES |
Advanced Encryption Standard |
Communications |
| AFA |
Air Force Association |
Government |
| AFB |
Air Force Base |
Air |
| AFCEA |
Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association |
Govt / Comm |
| AFCS |
Aircraft Flight Control Systems |
Air / Comm |
| AFRL |
Air Force Research Lab |
Govt / Air |
| AFSOC |
Air Force Special Operations Command |
Govt / Air |
| AGIS |
Airports GIS |
Air |
| AGL |
Air-to-Ground Link |
Air / Comm |
| AHC |
All Hazards Consortium (NY,NJ,DE,PA,MD,DC,VA,WV,NC) |
Govt / Security |
| AIA |
Aerospace Industries Association |
Air |
| AIAA |
American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics |
Air / Comm |
| AIM |
Aeronautical Information Management |
Air / Comm |
| AIP |
Airport Improvement Program |
Govt / Air |
| AIS |
Automatic Identification System (Coast Guard) |
Maritime / Safety |
| AJUA |
Airport Joint Use Agreement |
Govt / Air |
| ALC |
Air Logistics Center |
Air |
| ALP |
Airport Layout Plan |
Air |
| AMASS |
Airport Movement Area Safety System |
Air / Comm |
| AMDB |
Airport Mapping Database |
Air / Comm |
| AMS |
Automated Manifest System |
Govt / Trade |
| AMSC |
Area Maritime Security Committee (USCG) |
Maritime / Security |
| AMSP |
Area Maritime Security Plan |
Maritime / Security |
| AMSTEP |
American Maritime Security Training and Exercise Program |
Maritime / Security |
| ANG |
Air National Guard |
Air |
| ANSI/EIA |
American National Standards Institute/Electronic Industries Alliance |
Government |
| ANSP |
Air Navigation Service Provider |
Air / Comm |
| AOA |
Airport Operations Area |
Air |
| AOC |
Airline Operations Center |
Air / Comm |
| AOR |
Authorized Organization Representative |
Government |
| AOR |
Area of Responsibility |
Govt / Maritime |
| AP |
Access Point (Wireless) |
Communications |
| APCO |
Associations for Public-Safety Communications Officials |
Govt / Comm |
| APIC |
A Project-25 Interface Committee |
Communications |
| ARC |
Appalachian Regional Commission |
Government |
| ARC |
Airport Reference Code |
Air |
| ARINC |
Aeronautical Radio Incorporated |
Air / Comm |
| ARP |
Office of Airports |
Air |
| ARRA |
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act |
Government |
| ARSR |
Air Route Surveillance Radar |
Air / Comm |
| ARTCC |
Air Route Traffic Control Center |
Air / Comm |
| ARTCC TMU |
ARTCC Traffic Management Unit |
Air / Comm |
| ARTS |
Automated Radar Terminal System |
Air / Comm |
| ASAP |
Automated Standard Application for Payment |
Govt / Finance |
| ASDE-X |
Airport Surface Detection Equipment - Model X |
Air / Comm |
| ASE |
Avionics Support Equipment |
Air / Comm |
| ASN |
Access Service Network |
Communications |
| ASOS |
Automated Surface Observing System |
Air / Comm |
| ASR |
Air Surveillance Radar |
Air / Comm |
| ASSA |
Air Surface Situational Awareness |
Air / Comm |
| AT&L |
Acquisition, Technology & Logistics |
Government |
| AT/FP |
Anti-Terrorism and Force Protection |
Govt / Security |
| ATC |
Air Traffic Control |
Air / Comm |
| ATC |
Ancillary Terrestrial Component |
Communications |
| ATCAA |
Air Traffic Control Assigned Airspace |
Air / Comm |
| ATCOTS |
Air Traffic Control Optimum Training Solutions |
Air / Comm |
| ATCRS |
Air Traffic Control Radar Beacon System |
Air / Comm |
| ATCSCC |
Air Traffic Control System Command Center |
Air / Comm |
| ATCT or TWR |
Air Traffic Control Tower |
Air / Comm |
| ATDI |
Advanced Trade Data Initiative |
Govt / Trade |
| ATFM |
Air Traffic Flow Management |
Air / Comm |
| ATG |
Air to Ground |
Air / Comm |
| ATM |
Air Traffic Management |
Air / Comm |
| ATM |
Asynchronous Transfer Mode |
Communications |
| ATNAVICS |
Air Traffic Navigation, Integration and Coordination System |
Air / Comm |
| ATO |
Air Traffic Organization |
Air / Comm |
| ATO-E |
ATO – Enroute & Oceanic Services |
Air / Comm |
| ATO-P |
ATO – Operations Planning, Architecture and Engineering Program |
Air / Comm |
| ATO-R |
ATO – Systems Operations Services |
Air / Comm |
| ATO-T |
ATO – Terminal Services |
Air / Comm |
| ATO-W |
ATO – Technical Operations Services |
Air / Comm |
| ATON |
Aids To Navigation |
Maritime / Safety |
| ATRCBI |
Air Traffic Radar Control Beacon Interrogator |
Air / Comm |
| ATS |
Air Transportation System |
Air / Comm |
| AUS |
Autonomous Underwater Vehice |
Maritime |
| AVL |
Automatic Vehicle Location |
General / Comm |
| AWOS |
Automated Weather Observing Systems |
Air / Comm |
| BAA |
Broad Agency Announcement |
Government |
| BAMS |
Broad Area Maritime Surveillance |
Govt / Marine |
| BBTG |
Broadband Task Group |
Comm / Safety |
| BCDA |
Berkeley County Development Authority |
Government |
| BCPSSD |
Berkeley County Public Service Sewer District |
Government |
| BHJMPC |
Brooke, Hancock & Jefferson Metropolitan Planning Organization |
Government |
| BIP |
Broadband Initiative Program |
Govt / Comm |
| BITE |
Built In Test Equipment |
General |
| BOE |
Basis of Estimate |
General |
| BOEM |
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management |
Marine / Comm |
| BOL |
Bill of Lading |
Trade |
| BPE |
Business Process Execution |
General |
| BPM |
Business Process Management |
General |
| BPMN |
Business Process Model and Notation |
General |
| BPN |
Business Partner Network |
Government |
| BRAC |
Base Realignment And Closure |
Government |
| BRMS |
Business Rules Management Systems |
General |
| BRP |
Business Resumption Plan |
Security |
| BS |
Base Station |
Communications |
| BSI |
Bridging System Interface (LMR to VoIP) |
Comm / Safety |
| BSS |
Business Support Services |
General |
| BTA |
Basic Trading Area |
Communications |
| BTOP |
Broadband Technology Opportunities Program |
Govt / Comm |
| BTS |
Base Transceiver Station |
Communications |
| C-TPAT |
Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism |
Govt / Trade |
| C2 |
Command & Control |
Communications |
| C3 |
Command, Control & Communications |
Communications |
| C3I |
Command, Control, Communications and Intelligence |
Communications |
| C4ISR |
Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance |
Comm / Security |
| CA |
Control Account |
Government |
| CAA |
Cognizant Audit Agency |
Govt / Finance |
| Caas |
Communications as a System |
Systems |
| CAGE |
Contractor and Government Entity |
Government |
| CAM |
Control Account Manager |
Government |
| CANRAD |
Canadian Radar System |
Air / Comm |
| CAP |
Common Alerting Protocol |
Safety / Comm |
| CARTS |
Common Automated Radar System |
Air / Comm |
| CASP |
Common Air Surveillance Picture |
Air / Comm |
| CBP |
Customs and Border Protection |
Government |
| CBRNE |
Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosive |
Security |
| CCB |
Configuration Control Board –or- Change Control Board |
General |
| CCI |
Comprehensive Community Infrastructure |
Government |
| CCP |
Citizen Corps Program |
Security |
| CCR |
Central Contractor Registration |
Government |
| CDD |
Capabilities Development Document |
General |
| CDM |
Collaborative Decision Making |
Air |
| CDR |
Critical Design Review |
General |
| CDRL |
Contract Data Requirements List |
Government |
| CDTI |
Cockpit Display of Traffic Information |
Air / Comm |
| CEAS |
Corporate Emergency Access System |
Govt / Security |
| CERT |
Computer Emergency Readiness Team |
Govt / Security |
| CERT |
Community Emergency Response Teams |
Govt / Safety |
| CFDA |
Catalog of Federal Assistance |
Government |
| CFM |
OSU Center For Mapping |
Education |
| CFR |
Code of Federal Regulations |
Government |
| CFSR |
Contract Funds Status Report |
Government |
| CI |
Critical Infrastructure |
Security |
| CI/KR |
Critical Infrastructure/Key Resources |
Security |
| CII |
Critical Infrastructure Information |
Security |
| CIP |
Capital Improvement Plan |
Air |
| CIP |
Critical Infrastructure Protection |
Govt / Security |
| CIPAC |
Critical Infrastructure Partnership Advisory Council |
Govt / Security |
| CIPTF |
Critical Infrastructure Protection Task Force |
Govt / Security |
| CIR |
Committed Information Rate |
Communications |
| CIWS |
Corridor Integrated Weather Service |
Air / Comm |
| CLEC |
Competitive Local Exchange Carrier |
Communications |
| CLIN |
Contract Line Item Number |
Government |
| CM |
Configuration Management |
General |
| CMA |
Cellular Market Area |
Communications |
| CMAS |
Commercial Mobile Alert System |
Safety / Comm |
| CMMI |
Capability Maturity Model Integration Model |
General |
| CNCI |
Comprehensive Network Cybersecurity Initiative |
Security |
| CNS |
Communication, Navigation, and Surveillance |
Air / Comm |
| CO |
Central Office |
Communications |
| COA |
Certificates of Authorization |
Govt / Air |
| COB |
Container-On-Barge |
Maritime |
| COCOM |
Combat Commands |
Govt / Air |
| CODAR |
Coastal Ocean Dynamics Application Radar |
Maritime / Weather |
| COE |
Center of Excellence |
General |
| COG |
Continuity of Government |
Govt / Security |
| COG |
Collaborating Operating Group |
Govt / Safety |
| COI |
Community of Interest |
General |
| Comm |
Communications |
Communications |
| CONOPS |
Concept of Operations |
Security |
| CONUS |
Continental United States |
General |
| COOP |
Continuity of Operations Plan |
Govt / Security |
| COP |
Maritime Common Operating Picture |
Govt / Maritime |
| COPS |
Community Oriented Policing Services |
Govt / Security |
| CORES |
COmmission REgistration System (FCC) |
Govt / Comm |
| COTP |
Captain of the Port |
Security |
| COTS |
Commercial Off-The-Shelf |
General |
| COW |
Cell On Wheels |
Communications |
| CP |
Critical Path |
General |
| CPAR |
Contractor Performance Assessment Report |
Government |
| CPE |
Customer Premises Equipment |
Communications |
| CPFR |
Collaborative Planning, Forecasting and Replenishment |
Trade |
| CPG |
Comprehensive Preparedness Guide |
Security |
| CPI |
Critical Performance Indicators |
General |
| CRABS |
Comprehensive Real-time Analysis Broadcast Systems |
Air / Comm |
| CRAD |
Contracted Research and Development |
Business |
| CRADA |
Cooperative Research and Development Agreement |
Government |
| CSC |
Coastal Services Center (NOAA) |
Marine / Comm |
| CSCE |
Certified Supply Chain Entity |
Trade |
| CSE |
Central Scheduling Enterprise |
Air |
| CSID |
Centralized Scheduling and Information Desk |
Government |
| CSIR |
Computer Security Incident Response |
Govt / Security |
| CSN |
Connectivity Service Network |
Communications |
| CSR |
National Center for Secure and Resilient Maritime Commerce |
Maritime / Security |
| CST |
National Guard Civil Support Team |
Security |
| CSTARS |
Commerce Standard Acquisition and Reporting System |
Govt / Finance |
| CSTARS |
Center for Southeastern Tropical Advanced Remote Sensing System |
Maritime / Security |
| CTAS/TMA |
Center TRACON Automation System / Traffic Management Advisor |
Air / Comm |
| CTR |
Cabin Telecommunications Router |
Air / Comm |
| CWBS |
Contract Work Breakdown Structure |
Government |
| CWLU |
Cabin Wireless LAN Unit |
Air / Comm |
| CWS |
Collaborative WorkStation |
Communications |
| CWSU |
Center Weather Service Unit |
Air / Comm |
| D&B |
Dun & Bradstreet |
General |
| DARC |
Direct Access Radar Channel |
Air / Comm |
| DARPA |
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency |
Government |
| DASR |
Digital Airport Surveillance Radar |
Air / Comm |
| DBA |
Doing Business As |
General |
| DBFOMT |
Design, Build, Finance, Operate, Maintain, Transfer |
General / Business |
| DBRITE |
Digital Bright Radar Indicator Tower Equipment |
Air / Comm |
| DBS |
Digital Broadcast Satellite |
Communications |
| DCN |
Data Communications Network |
Communications |
| DDBMS |
Distributed Database Management System |
Communications |
| DE |
Distribution Element |
Communications |
| DER |
Designated Engineering Representative |
Govt / Air |
| DFARS |
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement |
Government |
| DGPS |
Differential Global Positions System |
Communications |
| DHCP |
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol |
Communications |
| DHS |
Department of Homeland Security |
Government |
| DID |
Data Item Description |
General |
| DLSC |
Defense Logistics Services Center |
Government |
| DMAPS |
Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety |
Government |
| DMZ |
De-Militarized Zone |
General / Comm |
| DNDO |
Domestic Nuclear Detection Office |
Security |
| DNS |
Data Network System –or– Domain Name System |
Communications |
| DOD |
Department of Defense |
Government |
| DOJ |
Department of Justice |
Government |
| DoS |
Denial of Service |
Communications |
| DOTS+ |
Dynamic Ocean Tracking System |
Air / Comm |
| DP |
Distribution Point |
Communications |
| DRCA |
Disaster Recovery Contractors Association |
Government |
| DRIPP |
Delaware River Infrastructure Protection Program |
Govt / Security |
| DST |
Decision Support Tool |
Air |
| DT&E |
Development, Test & Evaluation |
General |
| DUNS |
Data Universal Numbering System Number |
Government |
| DWDM |
Dense Wave Division Multiplexing |
Communications |
| E911 |
Enhanced 9-1-1 |
Comm / Safety |
| EA |
Enterprise Architecture Framework |
General / Business |
| EA |
Environmental Assessment |
Government |
| EAA |
Experimental Aircraft Association |
Air |
| EAC |
Estimate at Completion |
General |
| EAC |
Experimental Airworthiness Certificate |
Govt / Air |
| eALP |
Electronic Airport Layout Plans |
Air |
| EAN |
Emergency Alert Notification |
Safety / Comm |
| EAP |
Extensible Authentication Protocol |
Communications |
| EAR |
Export Administration Regulations |
Government |
| EAS |
Emergency Alert System (National) |
Safety / Comm |
| EB |
Electronic Business |
General |
| EBUS |
DARC Replacements |
Air / Comm |
| EC/ERC |
Executive Committee / Emergency Response Council |
Govt / Security |
| ECM |
Engine Control Module |
Communications |
| ECPC |
Emergency Communications Preparedness Center |
Govt / Security |
| ECU |
End Cryptographic Unit |
Communications |
| EDD |
Environmental Decision Document |
Government |
| EDGE |
Enhanced Data rates for Global Evolution |
Communications |
| EDI |
Electronic Data Interchange –or– Electronic Document Interchange |
Communications |
| EDXL |
Emergency Data exchange Language |
Communications |
| EFA |
Electronic Document Access |
Government |
| EFB |
Electronic Flight Bag System |
Air / Comm |
| EFT |
Electronic Funds Transfer |
General |
| EGNOS |
European Geostationary Navigation Overlay System |
Communications |
| EIN |
Employer Identification Number |
Government |
| EIRP |
Equivalent Isotropically Radiated Power |
Communications |
| EIS |
Environmental Impact Statement |
Govt / Air |
| EMCOM |
National Emergency Alert Notification System |
Comm / Safety |
| EN |
Evaluation Notice |
Government |
| EO/IR |
Electro Optics / Infra Red |
Communications |
| EOA |
Early Operational Assessment |
General |
| EOC |
Emergency Operations Center |
Communications |
| EOL |
End of Lockage |
Maritime |
| EOP |
Emergency Operations Plan |
Security |
| EPC |
Electronic Product Code |
Trade |
| EPIPC |
Eastern Panhandle Inland Port Coalition |
Government |
| EPRPDC |
Eastern Panhandle Regional Planning & Development Council |
Government |
| ER/MP |
Extended Reach / MultI-Purpose UAV |
Air / Comm |
| ERAM |
En Route Automation Modernization |
Air / Comm |
| ERC |
Emergency Response Council |
Govt / Security |
| ERIC |
Emergency Response Interoperability Center |
Safety / Comm |
| ES |
Extended Service |
Communications |
| ESF |
Emergency Support Functions |
Govt / Security |
| ESP |
Executive Steering Committee |
Govt / Security |
| eSRS |
Electronic Subcontracting Reporting System |
Government |
| ETMS |
Enhanced Traffic Management system |
Air / Comm |
| ETSI |
European Telecommunications Standards Institute |
Communications |
| EV-DO |
Evolution-Data Optimized |
Communications |
| EVM |
Earned Value Management |
General |
| EVMS |
Earned Value Management System |
General |
| EWVRA |
Eastern West Virginia Regional Airport |
Govt / Air |
| EWVRAA |
Eastern West Virginia Regional Airport Authority |
Government |
| F&A |
Facilities & Administration |
General |
| F&F / F&FM |
Flight & Flow Management |
Air / Comm |
| FA |
Fiduciary Agent |
General / Govt |
| FAA |
Federal Aviation Authority |
Govt / Air |
| FAA – Part 121 |
Domestic Airline Certification |
Govt / Air |
| FAA – Part 129 |
Foreign Airline Certification |
Govt / Air |
| FAA – Part 135 |
Airport Passenger Carrier Certification |
Govt / Air |
| FAA – Part 139 |
Airport General Aviation & Charter Certification |
Govt / Air |
| FAA – Part 145 |
Aircraft Maintenance & Repair Certification |
Govt / Air |
| FACT |
Future Airport Capacity Task |
Air |
| FAR |
Federal Acquisition Regulation |
Government |
| FAROS |
Final Approach and Runway Occupancy Signal |
Air / Comm |
| FAST |
Free and Secure Trade |
Govt / Trade |
| FAST |
Federal and State Technology Partnership Program |
Government |
| FBO |
Fixed Base Operator |
Air |
| FBPAR |
Fixed Base Precision Approach Radar |
Air / Comm |
| FBW |
Fly By Wire |
Air / Comm |
| FCA |
Functional Configuration Audit |
General |
| FCC |
Federal Communications Commission |
Government |
| FCRP |
Focus Center Research Program |
Government |
| FDIO |
Flight Data Input/Output System |
Air / Comm |
| FDP2000 |
Flight Data Processing 2000 |
Air / Comm |
| FEBA |
Forward Edge Battle Area |
General |
| FECC |
Federal Emergency Communications Coordinator |
Govt / Security |
| FEIN |
Federal Employer Identification Number |
Government |
| FEMA |
Federal Emergency Management Agency |
Government |
| FFRDCs |
Federally Funded Research and Development Centeres |
Government |
| FID |
Final Investment Decision |
Air |
| FIRMNet |
FAA IP Routed Multiuser Network |
Air / Comm |
| FIS |
Flight Information Service |
Air / Comm |
| FITS |
FAA Industry Training Standards |
Government |
| FLETC |
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center |
Govt / Security |
| FMA |
Final Monitoring Aid |
Air / Comm |
| FMC |
Federal Maritime Commission |
Govt / Maritime |
| FMS |
Flight Management System |
Air / Comm |
| FMSC |
Federal Maritime Security Coordinator |
Maritime / Security |
| FMV |
Full Motion Video |
Communications |
| FNS |
Federal NOTAM System |
Air |
| FOA |
Funding Opportunity Announcement |
Govt / Finance |
| FOC |
Flight Operations Center |
Air / Comm |
| FOC |
Full Operational Capability |
General |
| FOIA |
Freedom of Information Act |
Government |
| FOT |
Field Operational Test |
Communications |
| FOV |
Field of View |
Air |
| FPIC |
Federal Partnership for Interoperable Communications |
Communications |
| FPO |
Federal Program Officer |
Government |
| FQR |
Formal Qualification Review |
General |
| FQT |
Functional Qualification Test |
General |
| FR |
Federal Register |
Government |
| FRAC |
First Responder Authentication Credential |
Govt / Security |
| FSC |
Federal Supply Classification Codes |
Government |
| FSP |
Facility Security Plan |
Security |
| FSS |
Federal Supply Schedule |
Government |
| FTA |
Federal Transit Administration |
Government |
| FTI |
FAA Telecommunications Infrastructure |
Air / Comm |
| FTS |
Flight Termination System |
Air |
| FTSD |
FTI Service Description Document |
Air / Comm |
| FTZ |
Free Trade Zone or Foreign Trade Zone |
Govt / Trade |
| FUA |
Fee Use Airport – Customs Port |
Govt / Air |
| GA |
General Aviation |
Air |
| GAAP |
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles |
General |
| GAGAN |
GPS-Aided Geosynchronous Augmented Navigation System |
Air / Comm |
| GATM |
Global Air Traffic Management |
Air / Comm |
| GBAS |
Ground Based Augmentation System |
Air / Comm |
| GBBF |
Ground Based Beam Forming |
Communications |
| GBSAA |
Ground Based Sense and Avoid |
Air / Comm |
| GCA |
Ground Control Approach |
Air / Comm |
| GCC |
Government Coordinating Council |
Govt / Security |
| GCCS |
Global Command and Control System |
Govt / Security |
| GEO |
Geostationary Earth Orbit satellites |
Communications |
| GEOS |
Geostationary Earth Orbit Satellite system |
Air / Comm |
| GIG |
Global Information Grid |
Communications |
| GIG-BE |
Global Information Grid – Bandwidth Expansion |
Communications |
| GIS |
Geographic Information Systems |
Air / General |
| GLW |
Gross Landing Weight |
Air |
| GMDSS |
Global Maritime Distress Safety System |
Maritime / Safety |
| GMS |
Grants Management System |
Government |
| GNSS |
Global Navigation Satellite System |
Communications |
| GOES |
Global Online Enrollment System |
Government |
| GPD |
Grants Program Directorate |
Security |
| GPRS |
Global Packet Radio Service |
Communications |
| GPS |
Global Positioning System |
Communications |
| GSA |
General Services Administration |
Government |
| GSE |
Ground Support Equipment |
Air |
| GSM |
Global System for Mobile Communications |
Communications |
| GSS |
Ground Support Services |
Air |
| HAIPE |
High Assurance Internet Protocol Encryptor |
Communications |
| HAVE |
Hospital Availability Exchange |
Communications |
| HCS |
Host Computer System |
Air / Comm |
| HEPMBO |
Hagerstown/Eastern Panhandle Metropolitan Planning Organization |
Government |
| HGR |
FAA & IATA Callsign for Hagerstown Regional Airport |
Air |
| HIRA |
Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment |
Govt / Security |
| HIRL |
High Intensity Runway Lights |
Air / Comm |
| HITL |
Human In The Loop |
Communications |
| HMGP |
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program |
Govt / Security |
| HMI |
Human Machine Interface |
Communications |
| HMMWV |
Highly Mobile Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles |
Govt / Security |
| HMP |
Hazard Mitigation Plan |
Govt / Security |
| hNWP |
NextGen Weather Processor |
Air / Comm |
| HOS |
Hours of Service |
Trade |
| HP |
Home Port |
Govt / Security |
| HSC |
Homeland Security Council |
Govt / Security |
| HSEEP |
Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program |
Govt / Security |
| HSEM |
Homeland Security and Emergency Management |
Govt / Security |
| HSGP |
Homeland Security Grant Program |
Govt / Security |
| HSIN |
Homeland Security Information Network |
Govt / Security |
| HSPD |
Homeland Security Presidential Directive |
Govt / Security |
| HSPD-7 |
Homeland Security Presidential Directive 7 (CI/KR) |
Govt / Safety |
| HSPTAP |
Homeland Security Preparedness Technical Assistance Program |
Govt / Security |
| HTTP |
Hyper Terminal Transmission Protocol |
Communications |
| HUD |
Department of Housing and Urban Development |
Government |
| HUMS |
Health, Usage and Monitoring Systems |
Air / Comm |
| I-STEP |
Intermodal Security Training Exercise Program |
Security |
| IA |
Independent Action |
General |
| Iaas |
Infrastructure as a System |
Systems |
| IATA |
International Air Transport Association |
Govt / Air |
| IAW |
In Accordance With |
General |
| IB |
Information Bulletin |
General |
| IBR |
Initial Baseline Review |
General |
| IBS |
Integrated Business Systems |
General |
| ICAO |
International Civil Aviation Organization |
Govt / Air |
| ICD |
Interface Control Document |
Communications |
| ICE |
Initial Capability Evaluation List |
General |
| ICMP |
Internet Control Message Protocol |
Communications |
| ICNS |
Integrated Communications Navigation and Surveillance |
Air / Comm |
| ICS |
Incident Command System |
Govt / Security |
| ICTAP |
Interoperable Communications Technical Assistance Program |
Govt / Comm |
| ICTF |
Intermodal Container Transfer Facility |
Trade |
| IED |
Improvised Explosive Device |
Security |
| IEGCP |
Interoperable Emergency Communications Grant Program |
Govt / Comm |
| IETF |
Internet Engineering Task Force |
Communications |
| IF |
Information Fusion |
Systems |
| IFATCA |
International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers' Associations |
Air / Comm |
| IFDT |
Inter-Facility Data Transfer |
Air / Comm |
| IFF |
Identify Friend or Foe System |
Air / Comm |
| IGTE |
IntraGovernmental Transaction Exchange |
Government |
| IJ |
Investment Justification |
Security |
| ILEC |
Incumbent Local Exchange Carrier |
Communications |
| ILS |
Integrated Logistics Support |
General |
| ILS |
Instrument Landing System |
Air / Comm |
| IMMS |
In-Flight Manifest Management System |
Air / Comm |
| IMP |
Integrated Master Plan |
General |
| IMS |
Integrated Master Schedule |
General |
| IMSI |
Incident Management Systems Integration |
Govt / Security |
| IMSID |
Incident Management System Integration Division |
Govt / Security |
| IMSU |
Inertial Management Sustems – Unmanned |
Air / Comm |
| IMT |
Incident Management Teams |
Govt / Security |
| INAS |
Intelligent Networked Airport System |
Air / Comm |
| IO |
Information Operations |
Communications |
| IOC |
Initial Operational Capability |
General |
| IOC |
Interagency Operations Center / Command 21 |
Govt / Maritime |
| IOM |
Intelligent Operations Manual (BPM) |
Process Mgt |
| IOOS |
NOOA Integration Ocean Observing System |
Maritime / Security |
| IP |
Internet Protocol |
Communications |
| IP |
Improvement Plan |
General |
| IPPD |
Integrated Product and Process Development |
Govt / Trade |
| Ipsec |
Internet Protocol Security |
Communications |
| IPT |
Integrated Product Team |
General |
| IRAD |
Internal Research and Development |
General |
| IRD |
Interface Requirements Document |
Communications |
| IRMP |
Integrated Risk Management Plan |
General |
| IRP |
Interoperability Radio Program |
Security / Comm |
| ISD |
FTI IP Service Description |
Communications |
| ISDN |
Integrated Services Digital Network |
Communications |
| ISP |
Internet Service Provider |
Communications |
| ISR |
Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance |
Air / Comm |
| ISSI |
Inter RF Sub-System Interface (P25) |
Communications |
| ISTAR |
Institute for Strategic Threat Analysis and Response |
Security |
| IT |
Interoperability Testing –or– Information Technology |
General / Comm |
| ITAR |
International Tariffs in Arms Regulations |
Government |
| ITS |
Intelligent Transportation Systems |
Communications |
| ITU |
International Telecommunications Union |
Communications |
| ITWS |
Integrated Terminal Weather System |
Air / Comm |
| IV&V |
Independent Validation and Verification |
General |
| IWICP |
Inland Waterway Intermodal Cooperative Program |
Maritime |
| IXC |
Interexchange Carrie |
Communications |
| JBECC |
Joint Based Expeditionary Connectivity Center |
Air / Comm |
| JIPT |
Joint Integrated Product Team (or IPT) |
General |
| JITC |
Joint Interoperability Test Command |
Govt / Comm |
| JMCTC |
Joint Mobile Command Training Center |
Govt / Security |
| JMS |
Java Messaging Service |
Communications |
| JPALS |
Joint Precision Approach and Landing System |
Air / Comm |
| JPDO |
Joint Planning Development Office |
Government |
| JPE |
Joint Planning Environment |
Government |
| JRC |
Joint Resources Council |
Government |
| JSRDA |
Joint Sponsored Research and Development Agreement |
Government |
| JUAS |
Joint Unmanned Aircraft Systems |
Govt / Air |
| JV |
Joint Venture |
General |
| KD |
Knowledge Discovery |
Systems |
| KHGR |
ICAO Callsign for Hagerstown Regional Airport |
Air |
| KLCK |
ICAO Callsign for Rickenbacker Regional Airport |
Air |
| KM |
Knowledge Management |
Systems |
| KMRB |
ICAO Callsign for Martinsburg Regional Airport |
Air |
| KOKV |
ICAO Callsign for Winchester Municipal Airport |
Air |
| KPI |
Key Performance Indicators |
General |
| KPP |
Key Performance Parameter |
General |
| KR |
Key Resources |
Govt / Security |
| Kx |
Knowledge Exploitation |
Systems |
| L&D |
Lock and Dam |
Maritime |
| LAN |
Local Area Network |
Communications |
| LCK |
FAA & IATA Callsign for Rickenbacker Regional Airport |
Air |
| LEAP |
Lightweight Extensile Authentication Protocol |
Communications |
| LEC |
Local Exchange Carrier |
Communications |
| LEO |
Low Earth Orbit Satellites |
Communications |
| LEO |
Law Enforcement Online |
Security |
| LIDAR |
Laser Induced Differential Absorption Radar |
Air / Comm |
| LIDAR |
Laser Imaging Detection & Ranging |
Air / Comm |
| LITE |
STARS Local Integrated Tower Equipment |
Air / Comm |
| LLIS |
Lessons Learned Information Sharing System |
Security |
| LLWAS |
Low Level Wind Shear Alert System |
Air / Comm |
| LMR |
Land Mobile Radio |
Communications |
| LMS |
Logistics Management Solutions |
Trade |
| LNA |
Low Noise Amplifier |
Communications |
| LOE |
Level of Effort |
General |
| LOS |
Loss of Signal –or– Line of Sight |
Communications |
| LP-1 |
Local Primary EAS Participants |
Safety / Comm |
| LPD |
Local Port District |
Govt / Marine |
| LRIT |
Long Range Identification and Tracking |
Govt / Maritime |
| LRU |
Line Replaceable Unit |
Air |
| LTE |
Long Term Evolution |
Communications |
| LTL |
Less Than Truck Load |
Trade |
| LTO |
Landing and Takeoff |
Air / Comm |
| M&A |
Management and Administration –or- Merger and Acquisition |
General |
| M2M |
Machine-to-Machine |
Communications |
| MAC |
Media Access Control Address |
Communications |
| MAP |
Military Airport Program Funding |
Govt / Air |
| MARAD |
U.S. Maritime Administration |
Govt / Maritime |
| MARSEC |
Maritime Security Level |
Maritime / Security |
| MASPS |
Minimum Aviation System Performance Standards |
Air / Comm |
| MCCA |
Military Construction Cooperative Agreements |
Govt / Air |
| MDA |
Maritime Domain Awareness |
Maritime / Security |
| MDCRS |
Meteorological Data Collection and Reporting System |
Air / Comm |
| MDDE |
Model Drive Development Environment |
General |
| MDL |
Meteorological Development Laboratory |
General |
| MEMS |
MicroElectorMechanical Systems |
Systems |
| MFR |
Memorandum For Record |
General |
| MFT |
Multi-sensor Fusion Tracker |
Air / Comm |
| MITL |
Man In The Loop |
Govt / Comm |
| MMI |
Man Machine Interface |
Communications |
| MMRS |
Metropolitan Medical Response System |
Govt / Security |
| MOA |
Memorandum or Agreement –or– Mutual Operating Agreement |
General |
| MOC |
Maintenance Operations Center |
Air |
| Mode-S |
Mode Select |
Air / Comm |
| MOPS |
Minimum Operational Performance Standards |
General |
| MOS |
Minimum Operating Standards |
Air |
| MOU |
Memorandum of Understanding |
General |
| MPDS |
Mobile Packet Data Service |
Communications |
| MPIN |
Marketing Partner ID Number |
Government |
| MPLS |
Multi Protocol Label Switching |
Communications |
| MRB |
FAA & IATA Call Sign for Martinsburg Regional Airport |
Air |
| MRO |
Maintenance, Repair, and Operations |
Air |
| MSA |
Metropolitan Statistical Area |
Government |
| MSC |
Mobile Switching Center |
Communications |
| MSL |
Maritime Security Laboratory |
Maritime / Security |
| MSO |
Multi-System Operator –or– Multiple Service Operator |
Communications |
| MSRAM |
Maritime Security Risk Assessment Model |
Maritime / Security |
| MSS |
Mobile Satellite Service |
Communications |
| MSS/ATC |
Mobile Satellite Service / Ancillary Terrestrial Component |
Communications |
| MSSR |
Monopulse Secondary Surveillance Radar |
Air / Comm |
| MTA |
Major Trading Area |
Communications |
| MTBF |
Mean Time Between Failure |
General |
| MTBO |
Mean Time Between Outages |
General |
| MTOW |
Maximum Takeoff Weight |
Air |
| MTS |
Marine Transportation System |
Maritime |
| MTSA |
Maritime Transportation Security Act |
Maritime / Security |
| MVCS |
Multi-Vehicle Control System |
Air / Comm |
| MVNO |
Mobile Virtual Network Operator |
Communications |
| NADIN |
National Airspace Data Interchange Network (FAA) |
Air / Comm |
| NAFTA |
North American Free Trade Agreement |
Govt / Trade |
| NAICS |
North American Industry Classification System |
Govt / Trade |
| NAIMES |
NAS Aeronautical Information Management Enterprise System (FAA) |
Air / Comm |
| NAIS |
Nationwide Automatic Identification System (USCG) |
Marine / Comm |
| NAP |
Network Access Point |
Communications |
| NAS |
National Airspace System |
Govt / Air |
| NASCO |
North American Super Corridor Coalition, Inc |
Trade |
| NASEAF |
NAS Enterprise Architecture Framework (FAA) |
Air / Comm |
| NAT |
Network Address Translation |
Communications |
| NCAR |
National Center for Atmospheric Research |
Government |
| NCDC |
National Climatic Data Center |
Government |
| NCEP |
National Centers for Environment Prediction (NOAA) |
Government |
| NCRC |
National Capital Regional Coordination (FEMA) |
Govt / Security |
| NCRST-F |
National Consortium for Remote Sensing in Transportation (USDOT) |
Transportation |
| NCSD |
National Communications System Directive (FEMA) |
Govt / Comm |
| NECP |
National Emergency Communications Plan |
Govt / Safety |
| NED |
National Exercise Division |
Govt / Safety |
| NEI |
National Export Initiative |
Govt / Trade |
| NEO |
Network Enabled Operations |
Air / Comm |
| NERCS |
National Emergency Responder Credentialing System |
Safety / Comm |
| NextGen |
FAA Next Generation Air Transportation System |
Air / Comm |
| NFS |
Network File System |
Communications |
| NG911 |
Next-Generation 9-1-1 |
Comm / Safety |
| NGA |
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency |
Government |
| NGATS |
Next Generation Air Transportation System |
Air / Comm |
| NGB |
National Guard Bureau |
Government |
| NGO |
Non-Governmental Organization |
General |
| NGS |
National Geodetic Survey |
General |
| NIC |
Network Information Center (Domain Registry) |
Communications |
| NIC |
National Integration Center (FEMA) |
Govt / Safety |
| NIEC |
NextGen Integration & Evaluation Capability |
Air / Comm |
| NIEM |
National Information Exchange Model |
Govt / Comm |
| NIFOG |
National Interoperability Field Operations Guide |
Security / Comm |
| NIMS |
National Incident Management System |
Govt / Security |
| NIMSCAST |
NIMS Compliance Assistance Support Tool |
Govt / Security |
| NIPP |
National Infrastructure Protection Plan |
Govt / Security |
| NIST |
National Institute of Standards and Technology |
Government |
| NLR |
Noise Level Reduction |
Govt / Air |
| NNEW |
NexGen Network Enabled Weather |
Weather / Comm |
| NOA |
Notice of Availability |
Govt / Finance |
| NOAA |
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
Govt / Marine |
| NOC |
Network Operations Center |
Communications |
| NOCC |
Network Operations Control Center |
Air / Comm |
| NOI |
Notice of Intent |
General |
| NOTAM |
Notice To Airmen |
Air |
| NPF |
National Preparedness Framework |
Govt / Security |
| NPIAS |
National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (FAA) |
Air / Comm |
| NPO |
Non-Profit Organization |
Government |
| NPPD |
National Protection and Programs Directorate (DHS) |
Govt / Security |
| NPREP |
National Preparedness for Response Exercise Program |
Govt / Security |
| NPRM |
Notice of Proposed Rule Making |
Govt / Comm |
| NPSTC |
National Public Safety Telecommunications Council |
Comm / Safety |
| NR-KPP |
Net-Ready Key Performance Parameter |
Communicatons |
| NRA |
Non-Radar Airspace |
Air / Comm |
| NRAO |
National Radio Astronomy Observatory |
Govt / Comm |
| NRF |
National Response Framework |
Govt / Security |
| NRTL |
National Recognized Testing Laboratory |
Government |
| NS |
Norfolk Southern Railway |
Trade |
| NSA |
National Security Agency |
Govt / Security |
| NSA |
Network Sharing Agreement |
Communications |
| NSP |
Network Service Provider |
Communications |
| NSRR |
National Service Registry/ Repository (FAA) |
Air |
| NSS |
Network Server System |
Communications |
| NSSL |
National Severe Storms Laboratory |
Govt / Safety |
| NSTAC |
National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee |
Security / Comm |
| NSU |
Network Server Unit |
Communications |
| NTIA |
National Telecommunication Information Administration |
Govt / Comm |
| NVOCC |
Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier |
Trade |
| NVOCC |
Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier |
Trade |
| NVS |
NAS Voice Switch |
Air / Comm |
| NW |
Network |
Communications |
| NWEM |
NonWeather Emergency Messages |
Safety / Comm |
| NWS |
National Weather Service |
Air / Comm |
| NYHOPS |
New York Harbor Observing and Prediction System |
Maritime / Security |
| O&M |
Operations and Maintenance |
General |
| OAI |
Ohio Aerospace Institute |
Air / Education |
| OARnet |
Ohio Academic Resource's Network |
Govt / Comm |
| OBD |
Onboard Diagnostics |
Communications |
| OBDC |
Ohio Business Development Coalition |
Government |
| OBS |
Organization Breakdown Structure |
General |
| ODOD |
Ohio Department of Development |
Government |
| ODOT |
Ohio Department of Transportation |
Government |
| OEC |
Office of Emergency Communications |
Govt / Safety |
| OEM |
Original Equipment Manufacturer |
General |
| OI |
Operational Improvements |
General |
| OIC |
Office for Interoperability and Compatibility |
Govt / Security |
| OKV |
FAA Call Sign for Winchester Regional Airport |
Air |
| OMA |
Grupo Aeroportuario Centro Norte (North Central Airport Group, Mexico) |
Trade |
| OMB |
Office of Management and Budget |
Government |
| OMEGA |
Ohio Mid-Eastern Governments Association |
Govt / Comm |
| OMMC |
Ohio Middle Mile Consortium |
Govt / Comm |
| ONR |
Office of Naval Research |
Govt / Maritime |
| Opack |
Operational Package |
Security |
| OPRS |
Office of Public Safety Radio Services (PA) |
Comm / Security |
| ORC |
Operational Research Consultants |
Government |
| ORCA |
Online Representations and Certifications Application |
Government |
| ORNIM |
Ohio River Navigation Investment Tool |
Govt / Maritime |
| OSD |
Office of the Secretary of Defense |
Government |
| OSI |
Open Standards Interface –or– Open Systems Interconnection |
Communications |
| OSRA |
Ocean Shipping Reform Act |
Maritime |
| OSS |
Operational Support Services |
General |
| OSU |
Ohio State University |
Education |
| OT&E |
Operational Test and Evaluation |
General |
| OUSD |
Office of the Under Secretary of Defense |
Government |
| P25 |
Project 25 (see also PSIC) |
Communications |
| P2P |
Peer to Peer |
Communications |
| P3 |
Public-Private Partnership |
General / Business |
| PA |
Preliminary Assessment |
General |
| PAC |
Post Award Conference |
General |
| PACS |
Physical Access Control System |
Security |
| PAR |
Precision Approach Radar |
Air / Comm |
| PARS |
Payment and Reporting System |
General |
| PAX |
Passenger Terminal |
Air |
| PCA |
Physical Configuration Audit |
General |
| PCC |
Public Computing Center |
Government |
| PCII |
Protected Critical Infrastructure Information Program |
Govt / Security |
| PCS |
Personal Communications Services |
Communications |
| PDF |
Portable Document Format |
Communications |
| PDR |
Preliminary Design Review |
General |
| PE |
Program Event |
General |
| PEAP |
Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol |
Communications |
| PEP |
Primary Entry Point EAS Stations |
Safety / Comm |
| PERT |
Program Evaluation and Review Technique |
General |
| PFI |
Private Finance Initiative |
General / Business |
| PI |
Principal Investigator |
General |
| PIA |
Proprietary Information Agreement |
General |
| PIC |
Pilot In Command |
Air |
| PIREP |
Pilot Weather Report |
Air / Comm |
| PIV I |
Personal Identification Verifications |
Govt / Security |
| PKI |
Public Key Infrastructures |
Communications |
| PLAN |
Personalized Local Alert Network |
Safety / Comm |
| PM |
Program Manager |
General |
| PMA |
Parts Manufacturer Approval |
General |
| PMAG |
Program Management Assistance Group |
Government |
| PMO |
Program Management Office |
General / Govt |
| PNOCC |
FTI Primary Network Operations Control Center |
Air / Comm |
| POC |
Point of Contact |
General |
| POD |
Partnership and Outreach Division |
Govt / Security |
| PoE |
Port of Entry (Customs Port) |
Govt / Trade |
| PONYNJ |
Port of New York / New Jersey |
Govt / Trade |
| POP |
Point of Presence |
Communications |
| POR |
Program(s) of Record |
Government |
| POTS |
Plain Old Telephone Service |
Communications |
| PPE |
Personal Protective Equipment |
Security |
| PPHR |
Project Public Health Ready |
Govt / Safety |
| PPIRS |
Past Performance Information Retrieval System |
Government |
| PPP / P3 |
Public-Private Partnership |
General / Business |
| PRA |
Paperwork Reduction Act |
General / Business |
| PRBCHS |
Pittsburgh Regional Business Coalition for Homeland Security |
Security |
| PREP |
Preparedness for Response Exercise Program |
Govt / Security |
| PrepPort |
Preparedness Portal |
Security |
| PRM |
Precision Runway Monitor System |
Air / Comm |
| PRMP |
Port-Wide Risk Management Plans |
Maritime / Security |
| PRND |
Preventative Radiation/Nuclear Detection |
Security |
| PRR |
Production Readiness Review |
General |
| PS-Prep |
Private Sector Preparedness Accreditation and Certification Program |
Govt / Security |
| PSAP |
Public Safety Access Points |
Govt / Security |
| PSC |
Product Service Code |
Government |
| PSCD |
Protective Security Coordination Division (DHS) |
Govt / Security |
| PSGP |
Port Security Grant Program |
Security |
| PSHSB |
Public Safety & Homeland Security Bureau |
Govt / Safety |
| PSIC |
Public Safety Interoperable Communications |
Govt / Comm |
| PSIM |
Physical Security Information Management |
Security / Comm |
| PSK |
Pre-Shared Key |
Communications |
| PSLB |
Public Safety Broadband Licensee |
Safety / Comm |
| PSST |
Public Safety Spectrum Trust |
Govt / Comm |
| PSTN |
Public Switch Telephone Network |
Communications |
| PTAC |
Procurement Technical Assistance Centers |
Government |
| PTCRB |
PCS Type Certification Review Board |
Communications |
| PWS |
Performance Work Statement |
Govt / Program |
| QA |
Quality Assurance |
General |
| QBS |
Qualifications Based Selection |
Government |
| QoS |
Quality of Service |
Communications |
| QPE |
Quasi-Public Entity |
Government |
| QRO |
Quality/Reliability Officer |
Air / Govt |
| QT&E |
Qualification Test and Evaluation |
General |
| R&D |
Research & Development |
General |
| R&M |
Reliability & Maintainability |
General |
| RA |
Risk Assessment |
General |
| RADIUS |
Remote Authentication Dial In User Service |
Communications |
| RAN |
Radio Access Network |
Communications |
| RAPS |
Robotic Aircraft for Public Safety |
Air / Public Safety |
| RBOC |
Regional Bell Operating Company |
Communications |
| RC |
Remote Control |
Communications |
| RCCC |
Regional Consortium Coordinating Council |
Govt / Security |
| RCIU |
Remote Control Interface Unit |
Air / Comm |
| RDB |
Relational Databases |
Systems |
| RDP |
Radar Data Processing |
Air / Comm |
| RDT&E |
Research, Development, Test and Evaluation |
General |
| RECC |
Regional Emergency Communications Coordination |
Govt / Comm |
| Rescue-21 |
USCG Rescue-21 Distress System |
Maritime / Safety |
| REST |
Representational State Transfer |
Communications |
| RF |
Radio Frequency |
Communications |
| RFC |
Request For Comment |
General |
| RFE |
Recinto Fiscalizado Estratégico (Mexico's Foreign Trade Zone) |
Trade |
| RFI |
Request For Information |
General |
| RFID |
Radio Frequency ID Tags (passive & active) |
Communications |
| RFP |
Request for Proposal |
General |
| RFP |
Regional Freight Platforms |
Trade |
| RFQ |
Request for Quote |
General |
| RI |
Reference Implementation |
Air / Comm |
| RICI |
Real-time Interface & Conversion Unit (Sunhillo) |
Air / Comm |
| RKB |
Responder Knowledge Base |
Government |
| RM |
Resource Messaging |
Communications |
| RMA |
Reliability, Maintainability and Availability |
General / Comm |
| RMA |
Return Material Authorization |
General |
| RMM |
Remote Maintenance and Monitoring |
Air / Comm |
| RMMP |
Risk Management and Mitigation Plan |
Process Mgt |
| RMP |
Risk Management Plan |
General |
| RNAV |
Area Navigation Procedures and Technologies |
Air / Comm |
| RNP |
Required Navigation Performance |
Air / Comm |
| ROADM |
Reconfigurable Optical Add-Delete Multiplexer |
Communications |
| ROC |
Regional Operations Center |
Communications |
| ROI |
Region of Interest |
Air |
| ROM |
Rough Order of Magnitude |
General |
| RORO |
Roll On / Roll Off (rail) |
Trade |
| ROW-B |
Radio Over Wireless Broadband |
Communications |
| RPI |
Relative Position Indicator |
Air / Comm |
| RPZ |
Runway Protection Zone |
Air |
| RRAP |
Regional Resiliency Assessment Program |
Govt / Safety |
| RRI |
Rapid Response Institute (see CSR) |
Security |
| RRT |
Regional Response Team |
Security |
| RSA |
Rural Statistical Area |
Government |
| RSTA |
Reconnaissance, Surveillance, Targeting and Acquisition |
Air / Security |
| RTA |
Regional Trade Area |
Communications |
| RTI |
Returnable Transport Items |
Trade |
| RTSS |
Remote Terminal Security Screening |
Air / Trade |
| RUC |
Rapid Update Cycle (weather) |
Air / Comm |
| RWIS |
Road Weather Information systems |
Communications |
| RWSL |
Runway Status Lights |
Air / Comm |
| RZED |
Recovery Zone Economic Development |
Government |
| S&T |
Science & Technology |
General |
| SA |
Significant Accomplishment |
General |
| SAA |
Sense And Avoid |
Air / Comm |
| SAA |
Special Activity Airspace |
Air |
| SAA |
State Administrative Agency (DHS, FEMA) |
Govt / Security |
| SaaS |
Software as a Service |
Systems |
| SAC |
Special Awards Consideration |
Government |
| SAD |
Security Associated Database |
Communications |
| SAFE Port |
Security and Accountability For Every Port Act |
Security |
| SAFECOM |
Wireless Public Safety Interoperable Communications Program |
Govt / Security |
| SAMB |
Statewide Addressing and Mapping Board |
Government |
| SAPR |
Semi-Annual Assistance Progress Report |
Government |
| SAR |
Suspicious Activity Report |
Security |
| SAR |
Synthetic Aperture Radar |
Communications |
| SAR |
Search and Rescue |
Maritime / Safety |
| SAROPS |
USCG Search and Rescue Operations Algorithms |
Maritime |
| SARPS |
Standards and Recommended Practices |
Government |
| SASO |
Specialized Aviation Service Operations |
Air |
| SAT |
Site Acceptance Testing |
General |
| SATCOM |
Satellite Communications |
Communications |
| SBA |
Small Business Administration |
Government |
| SBA |
Sustainable Broadband Adoption |
Govt / Comm |
| SBAS |
Satellite Based Augmentation System |
Communications |
| SBIR |
Small Business Innovative Research |
Government |
| SBU |
Sensitive But Unclassified |
Security |
| SC |
Supply Chain |
Trade |
| SCADA |
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition |
Communications |
| SCC |
Sector Coordinating Council |
Govt / Security |
| SCIF |
Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities |
Govt / Comm |
| SCIP |
Statewide Communications Interoperability Plan |
Govt / Safety |
| SCM |
Supply Chain Management |
Trade |
| SCT |
Secretary of Commerce and Transportation (Mexico) |
Govt / Trade |
| SDARS |
Satellite Digital Audio Radio Service |
Communications |
| SDD |
Software Design Document |
General |
| SDN |
Surveillance Data Network |
Air / Comm |
| SDOC |
Supplier's Declaration of Conformity |
Security |
| SDP |
FTI Service Delivery Point |
Air / Comm |
| SDP |
Surveillance Data Processor |
Air / Comm |
| SDR |
Software Defined Radio |
Communications |
| SE |
Systems Engineering |
General |
| SEL |
Sound Exposure Levels |
Air |
| SEP |
Systems Engineering Plan |
General |
| SESAR |
Single European Sky ATM Research Program |
Communications |
| SFAR |
Special Federal Aviation Regulation |
Air / Comm |
| SHSP |
State Homeland Security Grant |
Security |
| SI |
Site Investigation |
General |
| SIC |
Standard Industrial Classification |
Government / Trade |
| SIDA |
Security Identification Display Area |
Air |
| SIEC |
Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee |
Govt / Comm |
| SIGB |
Statewide Interoperability Governing Body |
Govt / Comm |
| SIM |
Subscriber Identity Module |
Communications |
| SIP |
SWIM Implementing Programs |
Air / Comm |
| SIP |
Session Initiation Protocol |
Communications |
| SIU |
Server Interface Unit |
Communications |
| SLA |
Service Level Agreement |
General |
| SLP |
San Luis Potosi |
Trade |
| SLTTGCC |
State, Local, Tribal, Territorial Government Coordinating Council |
Govt / Security |
| Smart Tag |
Active RFID |
Communications |
| SME |
Small and Medium-sized Enterprises |
General |
| SMR |
Surface Movement Radar |
Air / Comm |
| SMS |
Short Messaging Service (text messaging) |
Communications |
| SMTP |
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol |
Communications |
| SNMP |
Simple Network Management Protocol |
Communications |
| SOA |
Service Oriented Architecture |
Air / Comm |
| SOCC |
Security Operations Control Center |
Air / Comm |
| SOL |
Start of Lockage |
Maritime |
| SOLAS |
Safety of Life at Sea |
Maritime / Safety |
| SOO |
Statement of Objectives |
General |
| SOPs |
Standard Operating Procedures |
General |
| SORDS |
Standoff Radiation Detection System |
Security / Comm |
| SOS |
System of Systems |
Systems |
| SOW |
Statement of Work |
General |
| SPD |
Security Policy Database |
Communications |
| SPI |
Schedule Performance Index |
General |
| SPOC |
State's Single Point of Contact |
Government |
| SPSS |
Self-Propelled Semi-Submersible Vessels |
Maritime / Security |
| SRA |
Schedule Risk Assessment |
General |
| SRA |
Secondary / Reliever Airport |
Air |
| SRMP |
Strategic Risk Management Plan |
Govt / Safety |
| SRR |
System Requirements Review |
General |
| SSA |
Sector-Specific Agency |
Govt / Security |
| SSCE |
Secure Supply Chain Entity |
Trade |
| SSI |
Sensitive Security Information |
Govt / Trade |
| SSP |
Sector-Specific Plan |
Govt / Security |
| SSUTA |
Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement |
Govt / Finance |
| STA |
Special Temporary Authorization |
Govt / Comm |
| STARS |
Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System |
Air / Comm |
| STC |
Supplementary Type Certifications |
Govt / Air |
| STDDS |
SWIM Terminal Data Distribution System |
Air / Comm |
| STEM |
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Education |
General |
| STEP |
Supporting Technology Evaluation Program |
Govt / Security |
| STTR |
SBIR and Technology Transfer Research |
Government |
| SUA |
Special Use Airspace |
Air / Comm |
| SUAS |
Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems |
Air / Comm |
| SURGE-V |
Small Unmanned Renewable energy long Endurance Vehicle |
Air / Govt |
| SVC |
Smart Vehicle Controller |
Communications |
| SWIC |
Statewide Interoperable Coordinator |
Govt / Safety |
| SWIM |
FAA System Wide Information Management |
Air / Comm |
| SWOT |
Strength, Weaknesses, Opportunities & Threats |
General / Business |
| T-1 |
T-carrier Multiplexer Level 1 |
Communications |
| T-PIN |
Trading Partner Identification Number |
Government |
| TBD |
To Be Determined |
General |
| TCAS |
Traffic Collision Avoidance System |
Air / Comm |
| TCL |
Target Capabilities List |
Security |
| TCP/IP |
Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol |
Communications |
| TDDS |
Terminal Data Distribution System |
Air / Comm |
| TDLS |
Tower Data Link System |
Air / Comm |
| TDMA |
Time Division Multiple Access |
Communications |
| TDW |
Tower Display Workstation |
Air / Comm |
| TDWR |
Terminal Doppler Weather Radar |
Air / Comm |
| TEMP |
Test and Evaluation Master Plan |
General |
| TEU |
Twenty-foot Equivalent Units (standard container size) |
Trade |
| TFM |
Traffic Flow Management |
Air / Comm |
| TFMS |
Traffic Flow Management System |
Air / Comm |
| TFR |
Temporary Flight Restrictions |
Air |
| TFR |
Terrain-following Radar |
Air |
| TG |
Touch and Go |
Air |
| TIA |
Telecommunications Industry Association |
Communications |
| TIC |
Trusted Internet Connection |
Communications |
| TICP |
Tactical Interoperable Communications Plan |
Govt / Security |
| TIM |
Technical Interchange Meetings |
Air / General |
| TIN |
Tax Identification Number (See also FEIN & EIN) |
Government |
| TIS |
Traffic Information Service |
Air / Comm |
| TIS-B |
Traffic Information Service – Broadcast |
Air / Comm |
| TKIP |
Temporal Key Integrity Protocol |
Communications |
| TL |
Truck Load |
Trade |
| TMC |
Transportation Management Center |
Comm / Security |
| TPCC |
Trade Promotion Coordinating Committee |
Govt / Trade |
| TPK |
TWIC Privacy Key |
Security |
| TPM |
Technical Performance Measure |
General |
| TPP |
FTI Telecommunications Program Plan |
Air / Comm |
| TR |
Technical Report |
General |
| TRACON |
Terminal Radar Approach Control |
Air / Comm |
| TRL |
Technology Readiness Level |
General |
| TRR |
Test Readiness Review |
General |
| TSA |
Transportation Security Administration |
Government |
| TSG |
FAA Telecommunications Services Group |
Air / Comm |
| TWIC |
Transportation Worker Identification Credential |
Govt / Trade |
| TWLU |
Terminal Wireless LAN Unit |
Air / Comm |
| UAPO |
Unmanned Aircraft Program Office |
Govt / Air |
| UAS |
Unmanned Aircraft Systems |
Air / Comm |
| UASI |
Urban Areas Security Initiative |
Govt / Security |
| UASSG |
Unmanned Aircraft Systems Study Group |
Air / Comm |
| UAT |
Universal Access Transceiver |
Communications |
| UAV |
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle |
Air / Comm |
| UCAV |
Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle |
Air / Comm |
| UCI |
Urban Coast Institute (see CSR) |
Maritime / Security |
| UDOP |
User Defined Operational Picture |
Air / Comm |
| UHF |
Ultra High Frequency |
Communications |
| UI |
User Interface |
Communications |
| UI-B |
Unified Information – Broadcast |
Communications |
| UICDS |
Unified Incident Command and Decision Support |
Govt / Security |
| ULD |
Unit Load Device |
Trade |
| UMS |
Unmanned Systems |
Air |
| USACE |
United States Army Corps of Engineers |
Government |
| USAF |
United States Air Force |
Government |
| USC |
United States Code |
Government |
| USCG |
United States Coast Guard |
Government |
| USSOCOM |
US Special Operations Command |
Government |
| UUT |
Unit Under Test |
General |
| UUV |
Unmanned Underwater Vehicle |
Maritime / Security |
| UWB |
Ultra-Wideband Frequency |
Communications |
| VAC |
Visualization and Analysis Center |
Security |
| VASI |
Visual Approach Slope Indicator |
Air |
| VDEM |
Virginia Department of Emergency Management |
Govt / Security |
| VFR |
Visual Flight Rules |
Air |
| VHF |
Very High Frequency |
Communications |
| VICS |
Voluntary Inter-industry Commerce Solutions |
Trade |
| VII |
Vehicle Integration Initiative |
Transportation |
| VoIP |
Voice over Internet Protocol |
Communications |
| VOR |
Very High Frequency Omni-Directional Range |
Air / Comm |
| VORTAC |
Very High Frequency Omni-Directional Range/Tactical Air Navigation |
Air / Comm |
| VPN |
Virtual Private Network |
Communications |
| VR |
Visual Route |
Air |
| VSAT |
Very Small Aperture Terminal |
Communications |
| VSM |
Vehicle Specific Module |
Air / Comm |
| VSP |
Vessel Security Plan |
Maritime / Security |
| VTS |
Vessel Traffic Service |
Maritime / Safety |
| WAAS |
Wide Area Augmentation System |
Air / Comm |
| WAM |
Wide Area Multilateration |
Air |
| WAN |
Wide Area Network |
Communications |
| WAP |
Wireless Access Point |
Communications |
| WAPA |
Weirton Area Port Authority |
Government |
| WAPI |
WLAN Authentication and Privacy Infrastructure |
Communications |
| WARN |
Warning, Alert and Response Network |
Safety / Comm |
| WAWF |
Wide Area Workflow |
Government |
| WAWF-RA |
Wide Area Workflow – Receipt and Acceptance |
Government |
| WBS |
Work Breakdown Structure |
General |
| WCS |
Web Coverage Service |
Communications |
| WEP |
Wired Equivalent Privacy |
Communications |
| WFO |
WAAS Follow-On |
Weather |
| WFS |
Web Feature Service |
Communications |
| WGO |
IATA Callsign for Winchester Regional Airport |
Air |
| WIDS |
Wireless Intrusion Detection System |
Communications |
| WiFi |
Wireless Fidelity (802.11) |
Communications |
| WIM |
Weigh In Motion |
Transportation |
| WiMAX |
Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (802.16) |
Communications |
| WIPS |
Wireless Intrusion Prevention System |
Communications |
| WISP |
Wireless Internet Service Provider |
Communications |
| WJHTC |
FAA William J Hughes Technology Center |
Education / Air |
| WLAN |
Wireless Local Area Network |
Communications |
| WMD |
Weapons of Mass Destruction |
Security |
| WMS |
Warehouse Management System |
Trade |
| WMSC |
Weather Message Switching Center |
Air / Comm |
| WMSCR |
Weather Message Switching Center Replacement |
Air / Comm |
| WOC |
Wireless Operations Centers |
Communications |
| WPA |
WiFi Protected Access |
Communications |
| WPAFB |
Wright Patterson Air Force Base |
Air / Govt |
| WRA |
Weirton Redevelopment Authority |
Government |
| WSDL |
Web Service Definition Language |
Air / Comm |
| WVDHHR |
WV Department of Health and Human Resources |
Government |
| WVDHSEM |
WV Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management |
Government |
| WVDMAPS |
WV Department of Military and Public Safety |
Government |
| WVDOC |
West Virginia Department of Commerce |
Government |
| WVDOH |
West Virginia Division of Highways |
Government |
| WVDOT |
West Virginia Department of Transportation |
Government |
| WVOT |
West Virginia Office of Technology |
Govt / Comm |
| WVPPA |
West Virginia Public Port Authority |
Government |
| WVU |
West Virginia University |
General |
| XML |
Extensible Markup Language |
Communications |
