10 Breakthrough Missile Guidance Systems: How the 8th Changed Combat Rules

6. Digital Scene Matching Area Correlator (DSMAC)

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DSMAC technology gave missile guidance systems visual recognition ability. To find location and perform course corrections, this sophisticated technology matches pre-stored reference photos with real-time optical or infrared pictures. Especially in urban settings where conventional navigation techniques may be hindered by buildings and other objects, the approach allows hitherto unheard-of accuracy in terminal guidance phases. Modern implementations improve accuracy and target discrimination by means of AI-powered image recognition algorithms.