The Six Transportation Subsystems Mr. Parrott
What is a Subsystem? System- A group of things working together Subsystem- A smaller part of 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 Cabin
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 Helmets Traffic Laws
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