filter_std

filters for allowable parameters of standard DEB model without acceleration

Contents

Syntax

[filter flag] = filter_std (par, chem)

Description

Checks if parameter values are in the allowable part of the parameter space of standard DEB model without acceleration Meant to be run in the estimation procedure

Input

Output

   0: parameters pass the filter
   1: some parameter is negative
   2: some kappa is larger than 1
   3: growth efficiency is larger than 1
   4: maturity levels do not increase during life cycle
   5: puberty cannot be reached

Remarks

The theory behind boundaries is discussed in
  <http://www.bio.vu.nl/thb/research/bib/LikaAugu2013.html LikaAugu2013>.