ignition sequence
Engine activation steps
An ignition sequence is the ordered series of steps that starts an engine or launches a rocket.
In aerospace, the ignition sequence includes fuel flow, spark timing, and system checks before liftoff: We're at T-minus ten seconds in the ignition sequence.
Car engines have simpler ignition sequences triggered by turning the key or pressing a button.
- launch padRocket departure platform
- starter motorDevice that initiates engines
- oxidizerElectron-accepting reactant
- spark plugElectrical ignition component
- T-minusRocket launch countdown
fuel injection · catalyst · activation energy · carburetor · countdown · go for launch · all systems go · mission control · flight controller · combustion chamber · liquid oxygen · exothermic reaction · crankshaft · timing belt · alternator · throttle body · pressure wave · liftoff
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- launch prepcountdown, fueling, battery check, ground support
- countdownscountdown timer, countdown clock, T-minus, tick tock, ticking
ignition sequencedeactivation
Rendering inoperative
power off · switch off · disengagement · standby mode · idle state
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