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SMART has been developed as an open, decision support tool to enable different users to selectively use the features they need to complete their specific tasks.  Although primarily designed as a Tactical Command and Control system, SMART is winning recognition for it's ability to integrate and update existing systems by integrating data and intelligence from multiple sources into a Common Operating Picture within, for example, a tri-service operations centre.   SMART displays data in both 2D and a 3D modes, using GIS backgrounds, to support decision makers with very effective situational awareness.  SMART also includes the ability to integrate Space Assets into the battle and to utilise most effectively the intelligence from the products of space such as images.

SMART is an excellent Rapid Prototyping Tool and changes to the software and displays to be quickly implemented to determine their operational effectiveness and user acceptance.  This capability enables SMART to support modular / staged procurement very effectively and offers a very short time to operational service with low risk and low cost.

Land Forces

SMART can link static and mobile land force units together using existing, low bandwidth communication networks which can be fixed or a mobile network such as VHF or HF radio.   Portable, rugged, PCs equipped with GPS, enable all SMART users to communicate their location and situation to a Command Headquarters and thereby provide a COP to all operators on the network.  Using the SMART chat or command messaging systems, direct commands can be issued electronically to all or selected users, with acknowledgement commands ensuring that the command has been received.  SMART includes features such as voice command, which enables the soldier to insert or edit data and control all of the software hands-free, an important consideration for use in vehicles or in the field.

Air Forces

SMART was originally designed to display a Recognised Air Picture and effectively offers this capability while also providing all the features expected of a modern, fighter controller facility through SMART Controller.  SMART correlates data and tracks from a wide range of different source data generators, ranging from obsolescent radar systems to the most current, information data links.  It can also be used at station level to monitor the state of all aircraft and publish this logistics information to higher levels to be integrated into a comprehensive picture of the whole force.  SMART is also very effective as an upgrade for existing ground defence systems, enabling all the fire control units to be integrated for track awareness and engage commands.

Naval Forces

SMART is a very effective core application for updating existing naval Command and Control systems.  SMART correlates all data coming in from different sources to display a Recognised Surface Plot and Recognised Air Picture and by integrating a SMART unit to each ship-borne radar, the resulting picture can be distributed to all ships using existing radio communications and displayed as a single COP.  SMART can be integrated easily into an existing Link 11 or Link Y federation to provide additional capabilities such as worldwide data communications through satellite or HF links.