Acting as an independent weapon control system, SMASH processes input from multiple sensors to determine the shooter’s aiming relative to the designated target. Such data includes range measurement, weapon inclination, and tracks target motion, to calculate aiming lead for a precise shot. The sight system also monitors the target situation and visibility with real-time image processing, to alert shooters with ‘no fire’ indication when they are likely to miss the shot or hit objects other than the intended target. When an automatic mode is selected, the user pulls the trigger when having the target designated in sight, but a shot is released only when the target is most likely to be hit. When needed, the user can bypass the system with a flip of a button, to use the weapon in manual mode.
A significant advantage of the SMASH is the ability of squad riflemen to hit targets with high probability, at ranges of 100 yards and beyond, thus performing as marksmen. With such performance they can engage targets more efficiently, from relatively long range, thus increasing the lethality, survivability and overall efficiency of the squad.