Transportation Technology Part 2: Subsystems Mr. Barber

What is a Subsystem? System- A group of inter-related parts that work together to accomplish a common goal Subsystem- A smaller sytem within a system

Six Subsystems: Structure Suspension Control Guidance Propulsion Support

Structure: Definition: The Basic Framework of a System Car Frame Boat Hull Bike Frame Airplane Fuselage

Suspension: Definition: The Transportation System’s Connection to its Environment Examples: Automobile- Tires on the Road Airplane- Wings in the Air Train- Wheels on the Track Boat- Hull on the Water

Control: Definition: Determines Speed and Direction Examples: Brakes Steering Wheel Handle Bars Rudder on Boats and Planes

Guidance: Definition: Provides assistance in staying on course. Examples: Compass Headlights Turn Signals GPS Maps

Propulsion: Definition: Provides Movement for the System Examples: Propeller Back Wheel of Bike Transmission Gears Jet Engine

Support: Definition: Items that aid the system but are not directly a part of it. Examples Roads Street Lights Traffic Signs Service Stations Road Crews