Parameter estimation in moving boundary problems

Equidistribution grids for two-parameter convection–diffusion boundary-value problems

In this article, we propose an adaptive grid based on mesh equidistribution principle for two-parameter convection-diffusion boundary value problems with continuous and discontinuous data. A numerical algorithm based on an upwind finite difference operator and an appropriate adaptive grid is constructed. Truncation errors are derived for both continuous and discontinuous problems. Parameter uni...

Decomposing Parameter Estimation Problems

We propose a technique for decomposing the parameter learning problem in Bayesian networks into independent learning problems. Our technique applies to incomplete datasets and exploits variables that are either hidden or observed in the given dataset. We show empirically that the proposed technique can lead to orders-of-magnitude savings in learning time. We explain, analytically and empiricall...

Inverse Sturm-Liouville problems with a Spectral Parameter in the Boundary and transmission conditions

In this manuscript, we study the inverse problem for non self-adjoint Sturm--Liouville operator $-D^2+q$ with eigenparameter dependent boundary and discontinuity conditions inside a finite closed interval. By defining  a new Hilbert space and  using its spectral data of a kind, it is shown that the potential function can be uniquely determined by part of a set of values of eigenfunctions at som...

Parameter Estimation and Inverse Problems

Moving boundary problems on Earth’s surface

In a moving boundary problem one or more of the domain boundaries is an unknown function of time. The classic moving boundary problem, the Stefan problem, is related to the tracking of a sharp liquid/solid front during the melting of ice. A major societal problem of our time is the current rapid rate of degradation of Earth environments and resources through climate change and other anthropogen...