The Six Transportation The Six Transportation SubsystemsSubsystems

Mr. ParrottMr. Parrott

What is a Subsystem?What is a Subsystem?

System- A group of things working togetherSystem- A group of things working together

Subsystem- A smaller part of a systemSubsystem- A smaller part of a system

Six Subsystems:Six Subsystems:

StructureStructure SuspensionSuspension ControlControl GuidanceGuidance PropulsionPropulsion SupportSupport

Structure:Structure:

Definition: The Basic Framework of a SystemDefinition: The Basic Framework of a System– Car FrameCar Frame– Boat HullBoat Hull– Bike FrameBike Frame– Airplane CabinAirplane Cabin

SuspensionSuspension::

Definition: The Transportation System’s Definition: The Transportation System’s Connection to its EnvironmentConnection to its Environment

Examples:Examples:– Automobile- Tires on the RoadAutomobile- Tires on the Road– Airplane- Wings in the AirAirplane- Wings in the Air– Train- Wheels on the TrackTrain- Wheels on the Track– Boat- Hull on the WaterBoat- Hull on the Water

Control:Control:

Definition: Determines Definition: Determines Speed and DirectionSpeed and Direction

Examples:Examples:– BrakesBrakes– Steering WheelSteering Wheel– Handle BarsHandle Bars– Rudder on Boats Rudder on Boats

and Planesand Planes

Guidance:Guidance:

Definition: Provides assistance in staying on Definition: Provides assistance in staying on course.course.

Examples:Examples:– CompassCompass– HeadlightsHeadlights– Turn SignalsTurn Signals– GPSGPS– MapsMaps

Propulsion:Propulsion:

Definition: Provides Movement for the Definition: Provides Movement for the SystemSystem

Examples:Examples:– PropellerPropeller– Back Wheel of BikeBack Wheel of Bike– TransmissionTransmission– GearsGears– Jet EngineJet Engine

Support:Support:

Definition: Items that Definition: Items that aid the system but are aid the system but are not directly a part of it.not directly a part of it.

ExamplesExamples– RoadsRoads– Street LightsStreet Lights– Traffic SignsTraffic Signs– HelmetsHelmets– Traffic LawsTraffic Laws

Activity:Activity: