technology systems: core technologies
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Technology Systems: Core Technologies. Technology System. A technology system is a group of resources (subsystems) working together to solve problems and extend human capabilities. In your notes, list the: problem a jet ski solves. The subsystems that work together in a jet ski. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Technology Systems:Core Technologies
Technology SystemA technology system is a group of resources
(subsystems) working together to solve problems and extend human capabilities.
In your notes, list the:• problem a jet ski solves.• The subsystems that work
together in a jet ski.
Core Technologies• The core
technologies are the “building blocks” of all technology systems.
Core Technologies• Mechanical• Structural• Electrical• Electronic
• Fluid• Optical• Thermal
• Biotechnology• Materials
Mechanical Technology• Technology of putting together mechanical
parts to produce, control and transmit motion.
Examples
Structural Technology• Technology of putting mechanical parts and materials together to create supports,
containers, shelters, connectors and functional shapes.
Examples
Electrical Technology• Technology of producing, storing,
controlling, transmitting and getting work from electrical energy.
Examples
Electronic Technology• Technology of using small amounts of electricity for controlling; detecting; and
information collecting, storing, retrieving, processing and communicating.
Examples
Fluid Technology• Technology of using fluid, either gas
(pneumatics) or liquid (hydraulic) to apply force or to transport.
Examples
Optical Technology• Technology of producing light; using light
for information collection, storage, retrieval, process and communication; and
using light to do work.
Examples
Thermal Technology• Technology of producing, storing,
controlling, transmitting and getting work from heat energy.
Examples
Biotechnology• Technology of using, adapting, and
altering organisms and biological processes for a desired outcome.
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Materials Technology• Technology of producing, altering, and
combining materials.
Examples
With a Partner• Turn to your table partner and share which
core technology you find most interesting and why.
• With the help of your partner, indicate in your notes one job that might be found under each core technology.
Our Focus• For the Sea Perch Project we will be
focusing on three of the nine core technologies and how they integrate to create the Sea Perch.
• Structural• Mechanical • Electrical