The Six Transportation Subsystems

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The Six Transportation Subsystems

• Mr. Parrott

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What is a Subsystem?

• System- A group of things working together
• Subsystem- A smaller part of 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 Cabin

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Suspension

• Definition The Transportation Systems
  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
• Helmets
• Traffic Laws

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