Abbreviations

Citation

(2001), "Abbreviations", Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology, Vol. 73 No. 6. https://doi.org/10.1108/aeat.2001.12773fae.001

Abbreviations

ACAS Airborne Collision Avoidance SystemACAWS Advisory Caution and Warning SystemACE Actuator Control Electronic ComputersACO Airspace Co-ordination OrderACRs Avionics Computing ResourceACSR Active Control of Structural ResponseACT Active Control TechnologyAEA Aircrew Equipment AssemblyAEVM Advanced Engine Monitoring Vibration UnitAFIS Airbus Inflight Information SystemAIS Automatic Identification SystemAJAM Aircraft Jigs and MediaAMSS Airborne Mission Support SystemAPU Auxiliary Power UnitAQP Advanced Qualification ProgramARS Advanced Research SimulatorASM Autothrottle Servo MotorsATO Air Tasking OrderATVAs Active Tuned Vibration AttenuatorsAVM Airbourne Vibration MonitoringBITE Built-in Test EquipmentBIT Built-in TestBVID Barely Visible Impact DamageCAMU Concurrent Assembly MockupCAPS Coordinated Aircraft Positioning SystemCARP Computed Air Release PointCCD Charge-coupled Imaging DeviceCCOC Engine Cumbustion Chamber Outer CasingCCP Corrosion Control ProgrammeCCV Control Configured VehicleCEE Composite Engineering EnvironmentCFD Computational Fluid DynamicsCFEM Composite Fabric Endothermic MaterialCFIT Controlled Flight Into TerrainCIDS Cabin Intercommunication Data SystemCIP Common Integrated ProcessorCLAWS Control LawsCMM Co-ordinate Measuring MachineCNBP Communication-Navigation-Breaker PanelCNI Communication-Navigation-IdentificationCNI -MS Communication-Navigation-Identification Management SystemCPCP Corrosion Prevention and Control ProgrammeCDNU Control Display and Navigation UnitCHDD Colour Head Down DisplayCRM Crew Resource ManagementCSD Constant Speed DriveCTOT Controlled Take Off TimeCTS Central Tactical SystemCVR Cockpit Voice RecorderDAC Dual Annular CombustorDADC Digital Arc Data ComputerDDA Dynamic Dielectric AnalysisDEFORM Design Environment for FormingDSDTS Dual-Slotted Data Transfer SystemDSG Design Service GoalDTB Development Test BedDVI Direct Voice InputDXN Data Exchange NavigatorEAC Environmentally Assisted CrackingECU Embedded Control UnitsEEC Electronic Engine ControllerEEPROM Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only MemoryEICAS Engine Indicating and Crew AlertingEFIS Electronic Flight Instrument SystemEGPWS Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning SystemEGSE Electronic Ground Support EquipmentEHA Electrohydrostatic ActuationEHM Engine Health MonitoringEHUDS Enhanced Health and Usage Diagnostic SystemsELMS Electrical Load Management SystemEMA Electromechanical ActuationEMC Electromagnetic CouplingEMDAP External Maintenance Data Access PanelEMPTCA Electromagnetic Pulse Test Bed AircraftEMPT Electromagnetic Pulse TransformerEMT Electromagnetic TopologyEOP End of Packet MarkerEOS Ellipse of SafetyEPCU Electrical Power Control UnitsERAS Electronic Reporting and Analysis SystemERP Enterprise Resource PlanningESG Extended Service GoalESL European Simulation LanguageFADEC Full Authority Digital Engine ControlFBW Fly-by-WireFDE Flight Data ExceedencesFDR Flight Data RecorderFEA Finite Element AnalysisFEM Finite element modelFEST Flight Engineering Systems TrainerFMCS Flight Management Computer SystemFMS Flight Management SystemFMU Fuel Metering UnitFPGAs Field Programmable Gat ArraysFPI Fluorescent Dye Penetrant InspectionFQIS Fuel Quantity Indicating SystemFSFT Full Scale Fatigue TestsFTR Fatigue type recordGASP Global Aviation Safety PlanGATM Global Air Traffic ManagementGCAS Ground Collision Avoidance SystemGLA Gust Load AlleviationGPS Global Positioning SystemGPWS Ground Proximity Warning SystemGSM Generic Systems ManagementGATM Global Air Traffic ManagementHALT High Accelerated Life TestingHASP Hardware/Software Avionic System PerformanceHFDS Head-up Flight Display SystemHIGGER High Integrity GPS Guidance Enhanced ReceiverHIRF High Intensity RadiationHLFC Hybrid Laminar Flow ControlHMD Helmet mounted DisplayHP High PressureHSI Hue Saturation IntensityHTTB High Technology Test BedHUD Head-up DisplayIAP Integrated Actuation PackageICR Inter-cooled RecuperativeIDG Integrated Drive GeneratorIEPS Integrated Electrical Power SystemIMA Integrated Modular AvionicsINS Inertial Navigation SystemIRP Integrated Refuel PanelISS Integrated Sensor SystemLAF Load Alleviation FunctionLCF Low Cycle FatigueLEFT Life Extension Fatigue TestsLFD Limited Function DisplayLP Low PressureLPC Low Pressure CompressorLPCR Low Powered Coloured RadarLRU Line Replaceable UnitLVDS Low Voltage Differential SignallingLVDT Linear Variable Differential TransformerLVR Low Voltage Electromagnetic RivetingMDA Minimum Descent AltitudeMED Multi-element-damageMFC Manual Fuel ControlMFD Multifunction DisplayMLA Manoeuvre Load DistributionMMS Memory Management SystemMOI Magneto-optic ImagingMSD Multiple Site DamageMTOW Maximum Takeoff WeightNGV Nozzel Guide VanesNOx Nitrogen OxidesNURBS Non Uniform Rational B-SplinesNVG Night Vision GoggleNVIS-A Night Vision Imaging SystemNVS Noise and Vibration SystemOLM Operational Load MeasurementOOA Object-oriented AnalysisOPR Overall Presure RatioOSA Open System ArchitecturePATS Proficiency Assessment and Training SystemPBMS Propeller Balance Monitoring SystemPCDU Power Conversion Distribution UnitsPCP Pilot Control PanelPDU Power Drive UnitPEAT Procedural Event Analysis ToolPFC Primary Flight ComputersPFE Payload Fuel EfficiencyPLA Power Level AnglePLM Product Life Cycle ManagementPPI Programmable Peripheral InterfacePPS Precise Positioning ServicePROM Programmable Read Only MemoryPSE Principle Structural ElementPWES Pneumatic Weapons Ejection SystemPWM Pulse Width ModulatorRAM Random Access MemoryRAT Ram Air TurbineRDCs Remote Data ConcentratorsRDGT Reliability Development Growth TestingREM Reverse Educing MethodRSS Relaxed Static StabilityRRTS Radar Remote Tracking SystemRTB Rotor Track and BalanceRTM Requirement Trace Management ToolsRTM Resin Transfer MouldingsRTOS Real-time operating systemSAETG Structural Audit Evaluation Task GroupSAM Safety argument managerSAT Static Air TemperatureSCC Stress Corrosion CrackingSCRJ Supersonic Combustion RamjetSDLS Satellite Data Link SystemSEM Scanning Electron MicroscopySEU Single Event UpsetSDT Self Direct TeamsSIDs Supplemental Inspection DocumentSMC Sliding Mode ControllerSMDS Starch Media Dry StrippingSMP Seamless Modelling PasteSTC Supplemental Type CertificationSSIP Supplemental Structural Inspection ProgrammeTAWS Terrain Awareness and Warning SystemTCAS Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance SystemTEMATS Test Equipment Management and Asset Tracking SystemsTSFLS Test Sets, First LineTIT Turbine Inlet TemperatureTLC Thermocromic liquid crystalsUART Universal Asynchronous Receiver TransmitterVAR Vacuum Arc RemeltingVIR Vacuum Induction MeltingVMS Vehicle Management SystemVPS Virtual Prototyping SystemVSD Vertical Situation DisplayWFD Widespread Fatigue Damage