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Transportation Technology Part 2: Subsystems
Mr. Barber
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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
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Six Subsystems: Structure Suspension Control Guidance Propulsion
Support
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Structure: Definition: The Basic Framework of a System Car Frame
Boat Hull Bike Frame Airplane Fuselage
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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
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Control: Definition: Determines Speed and Direction Examples: Brakes
Steering Wheel Handle Bars Rudder on Boats and Planes
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Guidance: Definition: Provides assistance in staying on course.
Examples: Compass Headlights Turn Signals GPS Maps
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Propulsion: Definition: Provides Movement for the System Examples:
Propeller Back Wheel of Bike Transmission Gears Jet Engine
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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
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