Maryland Autonomous Technologies Research Innovation and eXploration Lab
The Maryland Autonomous Technologies Research Innovation and eXploration (MATRIX) Lab is the new hub for autonomous technologies and uncrewed systems research in Southern Maryland.
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40cameras and a two-level Vicon tracking system
Open Air-Land Lab
MATRIX Lab's 80’ by 60’ Open-Air Lab is one of the largest labs of its kind in the country for testing air and ground systems, includes an in-floor water tank for water interface testing and is RF attenuated from 90 MHz to 18 GHz.
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12' x 10' x 8' electronic clean room
Anechoic Chamber
This space enables one to characterize receivers and transmitters in a clean environment free from outside interference and reflections.
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6,000gallon flow visualization water tank
Fluid Dynamics Tank
Flow velocity from 1.0 m/s to 0.03 m/s, with turbulence intensity level ~2.0%.
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Feb 12, 2026
MATRIX Lab Workshop Focuses on Fielding Autonomous Systems
An event by University of Maryland organizations gathers ideas to improve test and evaluation
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Event
NAVAIR NAWCAD Day
March 5, 2026