This thesis presents a linear programming package that uses an
algorithm and data storage method efficient enough to solve a medium
sized linear programming problem (250 variables and 100 constraints)
on a minicomputer with small core memory space (4000 bytes).
In this routine the problem is formulated by the use...
A multi-phase methodology is proposed as an aid to
resource planning and management activities in a high
technology company faced with an uncertain marketing
future. An attempt is made to incorporate both quantifiable
and non-quantifiable factors.
The problem analysis phase of the proposed methodology
employs Resource Planning and Management (RPM)...
This dissertation is an attempt at developing a method for the analysis and estimation of the effects of disruptions due to uncertainties. Such uncertainties may result from design changes and engineering drawing delays in large-scale, complex, research and development, or construction projects.
In order to provide management with a simple...
Effects of stochastic variations of parameters in the planning
and design of a particleboard production system are studied. The
solution obtained from a linear deterministic optimization model is
compared against both the solution derived from the traditional
stochastic programming techniques and the distribution of optimal
objective function values obtained from...
The overall objective of this research project was to evaluate
the metabolism of benzo(a)pyrene (BaP) by the European flat oyster
(Ostrea edulis)-bacteria system. Individual oysters exist in nature
as "systems" with commensal microorganisms and should be recognized
as such when the metabolism of a specific environmental contaminant
is being studied....
During 1969-1971 I studied patterns of resource allocation and
behavioral interaction among Brandt's Cormorants, Pelagic Cormorants,
Common Murres and Pigeon Guillemots in the area of a breeding
colony on Yaquina Head on the central Oregon coast. Extensive studies
of the breeding colony were combined with detailed observations of the
distribution,...
The development of the energy crisis has caused the
use of depletable energy resources to be monitored quite
closely in the United States. Within the agricultural
sector, irrigation is a large user of energy, with the
potential of using many times more energy than all other
agricultural field operations. A...
A system's analysis study utilizing Resource Planning and
Management System network methodology, integer programming, and
goal programming is presented. The integrated approach is developed
and applied to the rare metals production process of the Oregon
Metallurgical Corporation (OREMET). As defined by OREMET
management, optimization of the production process required the...
High specific activity tritiated thymidine (40-60 Ci/mM) and
autoradiographic techniques were used to study cell renewal systems
in the freshwater mussel, Margaritifera margaritifera.
Groups of mussels were injected with tritiated thymidine
(1.0 [μ Ci/g) and then serially sacrificed. Tissues from selected
areas of the body were routinely processed, and slides...
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