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ESM

ESM

1 9.3
To use electronic systems to find and identify enemy radar and signals in war
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Specifically, by using the Experience Sampling Method (ESM), Csikszentmihalyi and Larson (1984) demonstrated that adolescents spend three times more time with their peers than with their parents.
  • ESM technique
  • ESM data
  • ESM data collection

Examples

  • The ESM data collection technique is subject to the typical limitations of surveys; however, unlike cross-sectional surveys, ESM collects data at multiple random times during the day, over the course of many days, weeks, and perhaps months.

    Academic text (2005)

  • Archival data recorded work locations, task interruptions, quality-adjusted task performance, and employee retention, while the experience sampling method (ESM) captured cognitive and affective responses.

    Academic text (2005)

  • ESM involves signaling respondents throughout each day, asking them to report their activities and experiences.

    Academic text (2005)

  • Self-reported data were collected via the experience sampling method (ESM).

    Academic text (2005)

  • Also, as illustrated by this study, the ESM data collection technique is valuable with respect to gaining keen insight into process-based and outcome-based measures.

    Academic text (2005)

  • Future studies, particularly field-based investigations, should consider incorporating the ESM into their designs where appropriate, as behavioral researchers can use the ESM technique across a variety of populations.

    Academic text (2005)

  • An interesting aspect of cognition, regularly measured using ESM, is cognitive efficiency, which represents the ease with which one can focus or concentrate on the task.

    Academic text (2005)

  • During military operations, the use of ESM helps locate enemy radar systems to facilitate strategic planning.

  • The pilot relied on ESM to detect incoming missile threats during the flight.

  • Effective ESM is crucial for enhancing situational awareness in combat environments.

Synonyms

electronic warfare-support measures
vsESM
  • Specialized
9.2

Actions that use electronic signals to find enemy radar or radio and help commanders spot immediate threats

focuses on using systems mainly to detect and intercept threats without commander direction
electronic reconnaissance
vsESM
  • Specialized
8.1

The detection and location of enemy radio and radar signals for military or spy work

focuses on recognizing immediate threats in military operations rather than broad intelligence tasks

Surface Forms

ESM singular
ESMs plural

Morphology

ESM = electronic + support + measure (opaque) = E + S + M

ESM is an acronym formed from initial letters; the letters themselves do not transparently convey the full technical meaning without knowing the expanded phrase.

Etymology

ESM stands for Electronic Support Measures. It puts together electronic ('about radios and signals'), support ('help') and measures ('actions'), so it means the systems and methods used to find and warn about enemy radars and radio signals in military operations.