TRANSPORTATION SUBSYSTEMS

What is a subsystem?

A subsystem is a system within a larger system.

Can you think of some example of subsystems?

There are six transportation subsystems.

Propulsion Suspension

Control Guidance Structural

Support

Propulsion

The propulsion system provides the force that moves the vehicle

toward the destination.

Example: Engine and Transmission

Structural

Structural systems accommodate a vehicle’s cargo and form the basic framework of the vehicle.

Examples: Chassis and Body

Suspension

The suspension system supports the weight of a vehicle as it

moves down a pathway.

Example: Shocks, Wings, and Tires

Control

Control systems control speed and direction of a vehicle’s path.

Examples: Steering Wheel and Brakes

Guidance

Guidance systems provide information concerning the

control of the vehicle.

Examples: Maps and GPS

Support

Support systems are used to maintain vehicles

Example: Garages and Gas Stations