ISSN:
1432-1416
Keywords:
Size-structural population models
;
Parameter estimation
;
Growth and mortality rates
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Mathematics
Notes:
Abstract We present a method for estimating growth and mortality rates in size-structured population models. The methods are based on least-square fits to data using approximate models (using spline approximations) for the underlying partial differential equation population model. In a series of numerical tests, we compare our approach to an existing method (due to Hackney and Webb). As an example, we apply our techniques to experimental data from larval striped bass field studies.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00160331
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