PSS

PSS is an initialism that can refer to different concepts across industries. Because it is used in fields such as electrical engineering, travel technology, and business services, its meaning is highly context-dependent.

In electrical power engineering, PSS stands for Power System Stabilizer. It is a control device connected to a synchronous generator excitation system, designed to dampen low-frequency oscillations and improve damping of inter-area and local mode oscillations. PSSs typically sense system conditions and adjust generator excitation to provide supplementary control that helps stabilize the grid. They are commonly implemented in large transmission networks and are often used alongside other excitation and governor controls.

In the airline industry, PSS stands for Passenger Service System. A PSS is an integrated suite of core applications that handle reservations, inventory control, ticketing, and departure control processes. Major vendors offer PSS platforms, which serve as the central system for managing a passenger’s journey from booking through boarding. Airlines customize PSS functionality with interfaces to sales channels, revenue management, and airport operations.

In business and IT services, PSS can denote Professional Services and Support or Product Support Services, terms used in vendor contracts and service level agreements. Because the acronym has many uses, the intended meaning is determined by industry, project scope, and accompanying terminology.