Title

Use standard abbreviations and acronyms

Identifier

SWIM-SERV-004

Requirement

A service description should only use standard abbreviations and acronyms.

Rationale

It is best practice to use standard abbreviations and acronyms only.

Using non-standard abbreviations and acronyms makes the reading more difficult and may confuse the reader.

Verification

Completeness: Not Applicable.

Consistency: Verify that the acronyms and abbreviations have same definitions as in their source.

Correctness: Not Applicable.

Examples/Notes

Note: This applies to ATM and non-ATM abbreviations and acronyms.

Example sources for standard abbreviations and acronyms:

• ATM: ICAO and AIRM;
• Non-ATM: ISO.

Level of Implementation

Recommended