| ACO | ant colony optimization |
| CGA | conventional genetic algorithm |
| DDIGA | double-domain inversion-based genetic algorithm |
| GA | genetic algorithm |
| GUI | graphical user interface |
| GPRS | general packet radio service |
| IQR | interquartile range |
| MDIGA | multi-domain inversion-based genetic algorithm |
| MO-GA | multi-offspring genetic algorithm |
| MVC | model view controller |
| NGC | navigation, guidance, and control |
| NP | non-deterministic polynomial |
| PMC | partially mapped crossover |
| PSO | particle swarm optimization |
| SA | simulated annealing |
| SDIGA | single-domain inversion-based genetic algorithm |
| Std. Dev. | standard deviation |
| TSP | traveling salesman problem |
| TSPLIB | a library of sample instances for traveling salesman problem |
| UAV | unmanned aerial vehicle |
| USV | unmanned surface vehicle |