Continuous dependence results for a general model of size-dependent population dynamics (Q1849188): Difference between revisions

The following general model of size structured population dynamics, \[ \partial_t u(x,t) + \partial_x( V(x,t) u(x,t)) = G(u(\cdot,t))(x), \] \[ V(0,t)u(0,t) = C(t) + F(u(\cdot,t)) , \quad u(x,0)= \nu(x), \] for \(x\in [0,l)\), \(0\leq t \leq T\), is taken into consideration. Here the growth rate depends on time and the individual's size, and the boundary condition is nonlocal. Results on local existence and uniqueness for such dynamics were proved by \textit{N. Kato} and \textit{H. Torikata} [Abstr. Appl. Anal. 2, No. 3-4, 207-226 (1997; Zbl 0931.92024)]. The authors prove the continuous dependence of solutions on all the parameters: aging and birth functions, growth rate and initial datum. The results extend those of \textit{G. F. Webb}, Theory of nonlinear age-dependent population dynamics. (1985; Zbl 0555.92014), stated for age-dependent population dynamics.