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Estimating spatial and parameter error in parameterized nonlinear reaction-diffusion equations.

Journal Article · · Proposed for publication in Communications in Numerical Methods in Engineering.
OSTI ID:971833
 [1];  [1]
  1. University of Texas at Austin, Austin TX

A new approach is proposed for the a posteriori error estimation of both global spatial and parameter error in parameterized nonlinear reaction-diffusion problems. The technique is based on linear equations relating the linearized spatial and parameter error to the weak residual. Computable local element error indicators are derived for local contributions to the global spatial and parameter error, along with corresponding global error indicators. The effectiveness of the error indicators is demonstrated using model problems for the case of regular points and simple turning points. In addition, a new turning point predictor and adaptive algorithm for accurately computing turning points are introduced.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Laboratories
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
OSTI ID:
971833
Report Number(s):
SAND2005-3133J
Journal Information:
Proposed for publication in Communications in Numerical Methods in Engineering., Journal Name: Proposed for publication in Communications in Numerical Methods in Engineering.
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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