ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE: MIDTERM PROJECT

Ecosystem Impact Mapping: Elevator System

Visualizing Interconnections and Human Influence in Mechanical Systems

Abiotic: 9.81 m/s²
Biotic Mass: kg
SYSTEM BALANCE: OK
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Ecosystem Structure

Biotic Components (Active)

  • Traction Motor
  • Elevator Car
  • Counterweight
  • Safety Buffers

Abiotic Factors (Environment)

  • Gravity (9.81)
  • Friction
  • Cable Tension
  • Inertia

Analysis: How do changes in Abiotic Tension affect the Biotic Car's survival?

1000 kg
1200 kg
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Interactions & Energy Flow

0.00 m/s
15.0 m
KINETIC ENERGY POTENTIAL ENERGY

Visualization of Energy Flow arrows between components.

Human Impact Layer

Trigger a specific human-induced issue:

MISSION START

Ecosystem Impact Mapping Guide

1

Explore Structure: Hover over the Ecosystem Structure tags on the left to understand how mechanical parts represent living organisms (Producers/Consumers).

2

Test Interactions: Use the UP / DOWN controls to simulate energy flow. Watch the Kinetic/Potential energy bars update in real-time.

3

Analyze Impacts: Trigger a Human Impact issue (like Stress or Over-Exploitation) to observe the system's chain reaction and crash state.

4

Restore Balance: Once a crash occurs, propose a Sustainability Solution to save the biotic components and restore safety.