Peter Chudy

Associate Professor Faculty of Information Technology, Brno University of Technology

Speech Title:  Development of LQR-based digital flight control system

Abstract:

This talk addresses the application of model-based techniques in designing and evaluating a modern digital flight control system. Central to the talk is the synthesis of flight control laws using optimal control theory. Alongside this synthesis, the talk places particular emphasis on introducing a relevant flight simulation model and outlining a framework for evaluating the stability and performance of the flight control system under laboratory conditions. After constructing the control laws using the proposed design approach, the presentation delves into their integration into an experimental digital hardware platform and the successful test flights conducted on a manned research aircraft.

Short-biography:

Peter Chudý is an internationally renowned expert with a strong background in both aerospace engineering and informatics, who has pioneered novel flight control and human-machine interface concepts for general aviation airplanes and successfully demonstrated them in actual manned flight tests. Dr. Chudý holds the position of Associate Professor at the Faculty of Information Technology of the Brno University of Technology in the Czech Republic, where he leads the AeroWorks research laboratory. Apart from his academic responsibilities, he actively participates in both national and international research and development initiatives, engaging in contractual research with prominent industrial partners such as Honeywell International, ŠKODA AUTO, and Valeo, as well as academic institutions including Technische Universität München. Dr. Chudý has authored numerous scientific publications and patents, including an Automatic flight control system tailored for light sport aircraft and a Significant weather advisory system for airborne vehicles.