Maximizing profits for a commercial salmon rearing facility using linear programming

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Authors
Gustavson, Michael Anton
Subjects
Salmon rearing (commercial)
Linear programming
Coho
Fall Chinook
Hatchery (optional expansion plan)
Salt water salmon rearing
Advisors
Hartman, James K.
Date of Issue
1972-12
Date
December 1972
Publisher
Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
Language
en_US
Abstract
A linear programming model of a commercial salmon rearing facility is formulated. A scheme is provided for facility expansion at an optimum rate, maximizing profit to the grower. The variables are the number of fish started in each year and the number of fresh water ponds and salt water pens to construct in each time interval. Constraints are the volumes of facilities required and provided. Cost constraints are included. The model provides the best course of action for facilities expansion based on current knowledge in the salmon mariculture field. The formulation provides for easy updating as technology advances.
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Thesis
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Department
Operations Research and Administrative Sciences
Organization
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
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Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
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This publication is a work of the U.S. Government as defined in Title 17, United States Code, Section 101. Copyright protection is not available for this work in the United States.
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