Time-averaging

Time-averaging is a technique used to measure and analyze fluctuations in a signal or data over a period of time. Instead of focusing on individual, momentary variations, it calculates the average value of the data across that time span. This approach helps identify overall trends and reduces the impact of short-term noise or random variability. For example, if you're monitoring temperature readings throughout the day, time-averaging provides a smoother, representative value of the overall temperature pattern, making it easier to analyze long-term behavior rather than reacting to brief, temporary changes.