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From the Deckplates uses a lot of abbreviations. The editors assume most readers are familiar with abbreviations like “BIW,” “IAM,” and “L40.” If you do not know what an abbreviation means, the editors maintain a list here.

Here is a list of some important documents we frequently cite and think you should read: