A Finite Difference Method for the Model of Wheezes

Abstract

In this paper, a finite difference scheme for the linear and nonlinear models of wheezes is given. The stability of the finite difference scheme for the linear model is obtained by using of von Neumann method. Moreover, the convergence and stability of the finite difference scheme for the nonlinear model are studied by the energy inequalities method. By some numerical computations, the relationships between angular frequency and wall position, fluid speed and amplitude are discussed. Finally, the author shows that the numerical results are coincided with Grotberg's theoretical results.