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Rapidly converging numerical algorithms for models of population dynamics.

F A Milner1, G Rabbiolo

  • 1Dipartimento di Matematica, Ila Università di Roma, Italy.

Journal of Mathematical Biology
|January 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

We developed new algorithms to approximate population age distributions using McKendrick-von Foerster and Gurtin-MacCamy models. These methods accurately estimate age structures in both single- and dual-population scenarios.

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Area of Science:

  • Mathematical modeling
  • Population dynamics
  • Numerical analysis

Background:

  • The McKendrick-von Foerster and Gurtin-MacCamy systems are fundamental for modeling population dynamics.
  • Accurate approximation of age distributions is crucial for demographic studies and policy-making.
  • Existing methods may have limitations in accuracy or applicability to multi-sex populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose novel numerical algorithms for approximating population age distributions.
  • To extend these algorithms for both one-sex and two-sex population models.
  • To demonstrate the convergence and effectiveness of the proposed methods.

Main Methods:

  • Development of second and fourth-order approximation methods for the one-sex McKendrick-von Foerster and Gurtin-MacCamy models.

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  • Description of a second-order approximation method for the two-sex versions of these models.
  • Numerical simulations to validate the convergence and accuracy of the algorithms.

    • Main Results:

    • The proposed algorithms provide accurate approximations of population age distributions.
    • Convergence of the methods is mathematically demonstrated for both one-sex and two-sex models.
    • Numerical examples confirm the practical utility and performance of the algorithms.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed algorithms offer efficient and accurate tools for analyzing population age structures.
    • These methods advance the numerical treatment of established population dynamics models.
    • The findings support improved demographic forecasting and analysis.