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  • Mathematical modeling
  • Population dynamics
  • Probability theory

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  • Measure-dependent evolution equations are crucial for size-structured population modeling.
  • Identifying conditional probability measures is key to understanding system dynamics, particularly in flocculation processes.
  • Partial Differential Equation (PDE) models are widely used but require accurate probability measure estimation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a method for identifying conditional probability measures in measure-dependent evolution equations.
  • To address the inverse problem of probability measure estimation using a least squares approach.
  • To provide a robust framework applicable to PDE models in population dynamics.

Main Methods:

  • Formulation of the inverse problem as a least squares estimation for probability measures.
  • Application of the Prohorov metric framework to prove existence and consistency of estimates.
  • Development and analysis of a discretization scheme for approximating conditional probability measures.
  • Demonstration of general method stability for the proposed scheme.

Main Results:

  • Existence and consistency of least squares estimates for conditional probability measures are proven.
  • A stable discretization scheme for approximating these measures is established.
  • The methodology is successfully applied to a PDE model of flocculating bacterial aggregates.
  • Numerical evidence supports the practical utility and accuracy of the developed approach.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed least squares method provides a reliable approach for estimating conditional probability measures in complex population models.
  • The study offers a theoretical and numerical foundation for analyzing systems governed by measure-dependent evolution equations.
  • This work contributes to a better understanding of population dynamics in flocculating systems through improved mathematical modeling.