west and rhode rivers aquaculture system
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West and Rhode Rivers Aquaculture System. - Amy Crockett - Amir Delsouz - John DeGregorio - Alan Muhealden - Daniel Streicher - . Agenda. Context Analysis Problem Statement Stakeholder Analysis Statement of Need Design Alternatives/Questions Method of Analysis/Simulation - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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West and Rhode Rivers Aquaculture System- Amy Crockett - Amir Delsouz - John DeGregorio - Alan Muhealden - Daniel Streicher -
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Agenda• Context Analysis• Problem Statement• Stakeholder Analysis• Statement of Need• Design Alternatives/Questions• Method of Analysis/Simulation• Project Plan/Budget
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West and Rhode Rivers (WRR)
Context Analysis
• Two sub-estuaries of the Chesapeake Bay• Contain 26 million cubic meters of water, average depth is 2 meters.• Watershed covers 78 square kilometers (J. Askvig et al. 2011)
Fairfax
West
Rhode
Chesapeake Bay
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Eutrophication Process
Context Analysis
Excess Nutrients
Algae Bloom
Increased Turbidity
SAV* Growth Prevented
Hypoxic Conditions
Data Source: West/Rhode Riverkeeper Report Card 2011
Aquatic Species
Mortality* SAV = Sub Aquatic Vegetation
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Current Water Quality of WRR
Context Analysis
INDICATOR THRESHOLD WEST RIVER% of samples
RHODE RIVER% of samples
GRADE AVERAGE
Water Clarity/ Secchi Depth
> 1 m 30% 30% D
Dissolved Oxygen
> 5 mg/L 73% 92% A -
Nutrients (N/P) < 0.65 mg/L< 0.037 mg/L
47% 46% C
Chlorophyll < 6.2 μg/L 47% 40% C -
Underwater Grasses
> 1.2 km² 0% 0% F
Data Source: West/Rhode Riverkeeper Report Card 2011
6 Context Analysis
• Previous project established three alternatives to decrease turbidity and increase SAV growth (Askvig et al, 2010)– Soft Shell Clams (Proposed Solution)– Oysters– Living Shoreline Restoration
Earlier Sponsorships
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Earlier Sponsorships Continued• Pilot project by Smithsonian Environmental Research
Center Summer 2011• All of the clams died: close to survivability limits
(Gedan, 2011)
• Oysters are known to be more resilient to varying salinity and dissolved oxygen conditions, propose to use oysters in order to improve water quality.
Context Analysis
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Salinity Tolerance
Data Source: Maryland Department of Natural Resources
O-84 J-87 A-90 J-93 O-95 J-98 M-01 D-03 S-06 J-090
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4
6
8
10
12
14
16
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f(x) = NaN x + NaNR² = 0 Salinity (1984 - 2011)
Salinity
Linear (Salinity)
Shellfish Threshold
Date (month/year)
Salin
ity (p
pt)
Salinity
Clam Threshold
Oyster Threshold
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Agenda• Context Analysis• Problem Statement• Stakeholder Analysis• Statement of Need• Design Alternatives/Questions• Method of Analysis/Simulation• Project Plan/Budget
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Problem Statement
Problem Statement
The WRR has decreased water quality due to increased nutrients and sediment from runoff and is exacerbated by loss of Sub-Aquatic Vegetation (SAV) and other aquatic resources.
O-84 J-87 A-90 J-93 O-95 J-98 M-01 D-03 S-06 J-090
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
f(x) = − 3.3222664173928E-05 x + 2.01599500665494R² = 0.0685078355680124
Secchi Depth (1984 - 2011)
Secchi Depth
Linear (Secchi Depth)
Threshold
Date (month/year)
Secc
hi D
epth
(m)
Secchi Depth(1989)
Percent above
threshold
41.7%
Secchi Depth(2009)
27.3%
Data Source: Maryland Department of Natural Resources14.4% Diff
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Agenda• Context Analysis• Problem Statement• Stakeholder Analysis• Statement of Need• Design Alternatives/Questions• Method of Analysis/Simulation• Project Plan/Budget
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Primary Stakeholders
Stakeholder Analysis
1. West/Rhode Riverkeeper2. Watermen3. Maryland Department of Natural Resources4. Watershed Residents
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West and Rhode Riverkeeper
Stakeholder Analysis
• Supports stopping pollution, enforcing environmental law, promoting restoration, and advocating for better environmental policy. (W/R Riverkeeper, 2010)
• Monitors water quality • Performs community outreachGoal: Increase the water quality of W/R Rivers
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Watermen
Stakeholder Analysis
• Supports harvesting and sale of aquatic species throughout the year.
• Estimated Salary: $8/hour ($18,000-36,000/year) (Wieland, 2007)
• In the past two decades, working oystermen on the bay have dropped to less than 500, from 6,000. (New York Times, 2008)
Goal: Make a profit
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Oyster Aquaculture
Stakeholder Analysis
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4000000
6000000
8000000
10000000
12000000
14000000
16000000
1860 1880 1900 1920 1940 1960 1980 2000 2020
Num
ber o
f Oys
ters
Har
vest
ed (
Bush
els)
Year
Maryland Oyster Harvest (Bushels)
Oyster Harvest (Bushels)Result of Overharvesting
Presence of P. Marinus (Dermo)
Source: Maryland Department of Natural Resources [8]
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Maryland Dept. of Natural Resources
Stakeholder Analysis
• Supports management of regional watershed, which includes streams, coastal bays, and the Chesapeake Bay.
• Provides regulation for shellfish harvesting• Funds state hatcheries, provides aquaculture
training, and subsidizes loansGoal: Environmental protection and increasing employment through aquaculture
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Residents
Stakeholder Analysis
• Supports recreational use of river and waterfront property use.
• Provides public support for environmental cause.• Also source of waste runoff and nutrient pollution.
(W/R Riverkeeper, 2010)Goal: Support clean environment
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Stakeholder Relationship Diagram
Stakeholder Analysis
West and Rhode Rivers
Residents
Watermen
W/R Riverkeeper
MDDNR
Pays Taxes
Support Aquaculture and Regulates Licenses
Informs and Promotes Restoration
Supports and Funds
Advocates Policy Change
Pays Taxes
Harvests Resources
Supports Conservation
Aquaculture Market
Market Sales
Market Revenue
Consumers
Supports and Monitors
Waste Runoff Recreation
Supplies Aquaculture
Reinforcement Loop
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Agenda• Context Analysis• Problem Statement• Stakeholder Analysis• Statement of Need• Design Alternatives/Questions• Method of Analysis/Simulation• Project Plan/Budget
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Statement of Need
Statement of Need
There is a need for a system which will increase the secchi depth of the West and Rhode River to at least 1 meter and will be financially sustaining netting at least $36,000 per year in 5 years.
Source: MDDNR Water Quality Monitoring [1]
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Win-Win Solution
Statement of Need
• Oysters have potential to filter 190 liters of water per day depending on environmental variables
• Implementation of oyster aquaculture in the WRR will reduce turbidity
• Aquaculture opportunities for employment of watermen
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Originating Requirements
Statement of Need
1.0 The system shall increase the secchi depth of the WRR to at least 1 meter. 2.0 The system shall produce a profit of at least $36,000 per year.3.0 The system shall have a return on investment in 5 years.
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Scope
Statement of Need
• Simulation of oyster growth rate within the varying environment of the West and Rhode Rivers.
• Simulation of an oyster aquaculture business plan.• Measurement of nutrient levels within the West and
Rhode Rivers, specifically the effect of Oysters as a filtration source.
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Agenda• Context Analysis• Problem Statement• Stakeholder Analysis• Statement of Need• Design Alternatives/Questions• Method of Analysis/Simulation• Project Plan/Budget
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Design Alternatives Stage 1: Obtaining Oysters
Larvae Seed Spat-on-Shell
Stage 2: Final Product Half-Shell Shucked Oyster
Stage 3: Selling Method Wholesale Direct Sell
Design Alternatives
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Oyster Lifecycle
Design Alternatives
Data Source = Maryland Sea Grant, 2011
Larvae Seed
Spat-on-Shell
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Larvae
Design Alternatives
Data Source = Abel, 2011
•Growth Method-Remote Setting
•Type of Cultch-Recycled Full Shell
•Number of Oysters on Each Shell-Multiple
Stage 1: Obtaining Oysters
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Seed
Design Alternatives
Data Source = Shockley, 2011
•Growth Method-Nursery
•Type of Cultch-Finely Crushed Shell
•Number of Oysters on Each Shell-One
Stage 1: Obtaining Oysters
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Spat-On-Shell
Design Alternatives
Data Source = Congrove, 2009
•Growth Method-N/A (Ready to be Placed in Cages)
•Type of Cultch-Full Shell
•Number of Oysters on Each Shell-One
Stage 1: Obtaining Oysters
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Final Product Shucked Oyster
– Ability to reuse shell– Can be sold for canning
Half Shell– Can be sold to restaurants– Only one oyster per shell– Can typically be sold for more– Not able to reuse shell
Selling Method Direct Sale
– Requires a large investment of time and energy by the seller
– One-on-one demonstrations– Personal contact – Internet sales
Wholesale– Selling the oysters in large
quantities to be retailed by certified dealers
– Requires less investment of time and energy by the producer (Kallen, 2001) (MDNR,2011)
Design Alternatives
Stages 2 & 3
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Design Question: Cage Assemblies
Design Questions
(Merino, 1997)3 subsystems:• Mooring-Anchor System (A)• Floatation System (B)• Growing System (C)
A
B
C
Longline Culture System
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Example of Floating Cages
Design Questions
(Webster, 2007)
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Cage Assemblies
Design Questions
Buoyancy
mg
FTension
FTension
FBuoyancy FTension
FTensionmg
FTension FTension
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Agenda• Context Analysis• Problem Statement• Stakeholder Analysis• Statement of Need• Design Alternatives/Questions• Method of Analysis/Simulation• Project Plan/Budget
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Method of Analysis
Method of Analysis
2DTMM
Growth Model
Business Model
Utility Function
Cost/Benefit Analysis
2DTMM = Two Dimensional Tidal Mixing Model (From Previous Project)
Larvae
Seed
Spat on Shell
Alternatives Simulation AnalysisTimeline
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Growth Model
Method of Analysis
Oyster Biomass
Initial Conditions
Environmental Variables
Biometric Variables
Mortality?
Growth Rate Oyster Biomass
Final Output
Stochastic Variable
Stochastic Variable
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Environmental Variables
Method of Analysis
Variable Units Stochastic RangeTemperature Celsius Yes 1.5 - 31
Dissolved Oxygen mg/L Yes 1.0 - 16.5Salinity ppt Yes 0.5 - 18
Total Suspended Solids mg/L No N/AParticulate Organic Carbon mg/L No N/A
Total Nitrogen mg/L No N/ATotal Phosphorus mg/L No N/A
Biometric VariablesVariable Unit Stochastic Value
Fraction I ngested I F No 0.12Basal Metabolic BM No 0.008
Respiratory Fraction RF No 0.1Assimilation Efficiency α No 0.77
Mortality Rate β No 0.0026Source: C. Cerco/M. Noel 2007 [5] [19]
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Oyster Biomass
Method of Analysis
Source: C. Cerco/M. Noel 2007 [5] [19]
• Total weight of oysters measured in kg Carbon• ΔO = (α * Fr * POC * IF(1-RF) * O) – (BM * O – β * O)
GROWTH DEATH
Variable UnitOyster Biomass O
Particulate Organic Carbon POCFiltration Rate FR
Fraction I ngested IFBasal Metabolic BM
Respiratory Fraction RFAssimilation Efficiency α
Mortality Rate β
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Growth Model Assumptions
Method of Analysis
• The water column being modeled is thoroughly mixed.
• Sink amounts will be placed within legal boundaries.• Sink rates will be uniform for the entire cell.• Wind shear will be negligible.• Tide flow into each cell occurs instantaneously.• Environmental variable concentrations are assumed
to be uniform throughout each cell.
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Growth Model Validation
Method of Analysis
• Method A – Scenario Simulation– Compare model filtration rate with real oyster
filtration rate within different scenarios.• Ex. Compare a 3 year cycle of oyster growth to
fully grown oysters and measure filtration• Method B – Pilot Study
– Funded by SERC– Measure Oyster Growth for a year, verify with model.
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Notional Oyster Growth
Simulation
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 3500
200
400
600
800
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
Oyster Biomass
Time (Days)
Oys
ter B
iom
ass (
g C)
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2D Tidal Mixing Model
Method of Analysis
Oyster Biomass
Tidal Flow
Initial Conditions
Cell 1
N,P,TSS Removed
Final Output
Cell Attributes
N,P,TSS Load
Cell 2 Cell 3
Cell 4 Cell 5 Cell 6
Cell 7 Cell 8 Cell 9
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Cell Attributes
Method of Analysis
Cell Surface Area (m^2) Average Depth (m) Volume (m^3)1 3,099,012 3.05 9,445,7892 3,024,895 2.44 7,375,9043 2,322,522 2.13 4,955,3334 1,251,301 1.22 1,525,5865 4,211,924 2.75 11,582,7916 4,603,933 2.13 9,822,9517 2,526,922 1.83 4,621,2358 1,493,339 1.22 1,820,6799 1,390,849 1.17 1,627,293
Total Volume 52,777,561
Source: J. Askvig et al. 2011 [1]
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Tidal Flow
Method of Analysis
Vn= Volume of Cell n F = River volumeTn= Tide volume of Cell n Bn = Bay Concentration of NitrogenNn= Nitrogen concentration of Cell n Rn = River Concentration of Nitrogen
N1= (N1· (V1+ T1 ) + Bn·T3 - N1·T3) / (V1+T1)
Bay to Cell 1: N1= (N1·V1+ Bn·T1) / (V1+T1)
Cell 1 to Cell 2: N2= (N2·V2+ N1·T2) / (V2+T2)
N1= (N1· (V1+ T1 ) + Bn·T1 - N1·T2) / (V1+T1)
Cell 2 to Cell 3: N3= (N3·V3+ N2·T3) / (V3+T3)
N2= (N2· (V2+ T2 ) + N1·T3 - N2·T3) / (V2+T2)
Cell 3 to Cell 4: N4= (N4·V4+ N3·T4) / (V4+T4)
N3= (N3· (V3+ T3 ) + N3·T4 - N3·T4) / (V3+T3)
N2= (N2· (V2+ T2 ) + N1·T3 - N2·T4) / (V2+T2)
Source: VIMS, 1993
V0+Ve+Vt1 = V2
Assume complete mixing and a new N2 mg/L
V0
V1
Ve
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Oyster Clearance Rates • Filtration Rate (FR) = Frmax*F(S)*F(DO)*F(T)*F(TSS)• Frmax = 0.55 m³ g• F(S) = 0.5*(1 + tanh(S – 7.5))• F(DO) = (1+exp(3.67*(1-DO)))• F(T) = exp(-0.015*(T – 27)²)• F(TSS) = 0.1 when TSS < 5 mg/L
1.0 when 5 mg/L < TSS < 25 mg/L0.2 when 25 mg/L < TSS < 100 mg/L0.1 when TSS > 100 mg/L
Method of Analysis
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Future Growth Simulation Work
Method of Analysis
4.2.4 Build Growth Simulation4.2.6 Validate Model4.2.7 Run Monte Carlo Simulation5.2 Analyze Model
• Assess Survivability Probability• Verify Model Growth Rate
5.2.1 Conduct Sensitivity Analysis• Environmental Variable Analysis
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Growth Model
Start-up Cost/ Loan Payment
Cost
RevenueI Time
Survival?
Profit?
Time
End
t < 5 Yrs
t > 5 Yrs t < 3 Yrs
t >= 3 Yrs
Yes
Yes
No
No
Plant oysters for next season
Business Model
+
t + 1
Method of Analysis
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Business Model VariablesVariables Directly Dependent on
Environmental Variables
Oyster price from hatchery No
Transportation Cost No
Maintenance Cost No
Storage/Building Cost No
Shell Cost No
Equipment Cost No
Oyster Selling Price No
Labor Cost No
Salt for Remote Setting Yes
Heat for Remote Setting Yes
Number of oysters to plant for next season
Yes
Method of Analysis
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Business Model Assumptions
Method of Analysis
• Certain equipment will need to be replaced on 3,5, and 10 year basis
• Receive MDNR loan– 5 year loan– Interest only first 3 years (3% yearly)– 40% forgiven beginning of fourth year if in good
standing with MDNR– Last 2 years principle payments with 5% yearly
interest
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Design Alternatives Utilities
Stage Obtained Final Product Method of Sale Profit Availability of Shell Availability of Oyster
Larvae
Shucked Direct
Whole
Half Shell Direct
Whole
Seed
Shucked Direct
Whole
Half Shell Direct
Whole
Spat-on-Shell
Shucked Direct
Whole
Half Shell Direct
Whole
Design of Experiment
Method of Analysis
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Notional Cost Input to Model
Simulation
Larvae
Seed Cost
Spat-On-Shell
Cost
($)
Years
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Notional Profit from Wholesale
Simulation
Larvae to Shuck
Seed to Shuck
Seed to Half Shell
Spat-on-Shell to Shuck
Spat-on-Shell to Half Shell
Years
Profi
t ($)
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Implementation Risks and Mitigation
Implementation Risks Mitigation
• Large differences in revenue between years (Due to variability of environmental conditions, disease, variance of prices)
• Determine a cycle and build in funds to help smooth revenue netted over time
• Poaching of oysters • Watermen patrol area• Community Stewardship• Floating Cages
• Low Salinity • Place remote setting where low salinity only occurs less than every ten years (MDNR, 2011)
Method of Analysis
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Future Business Simulation Work
Method of Analysis
3.2.1 Determine Value Hierarchy Weights• In conjunction with watermen and MDNR
4.3.3 Design Business Simulation4.3.4 Code Business Simulation4.3.5 Validate Model
• Compare results with University of Maryland Extension aquaculture experts
5.1.1 Analyze Results• Probability of total business failure • Number of oysters needed to be profitable
5.1.2 Conduct Sensitivity Analysis
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Value Hierarchy
Method of Analysis
Aquaculture System Objective Function
Maximize Stakeholder Approval
Public Approval
Commercial Value
Maximize Sustainability
Return on Investment
Availability of Shell
Availability of Oyster from Hatchery
Maximize Water Quality
Decrease Sediment
Decrease Nutrients
Decrease Phosphoru
s
Decrease Nitrogen
0.33 0.30 0.37
0.40
0.60
0.20
0.30
0.50 0.50 0.50
0.25
0.25 Weights determined in conjunction with W/R Riverkeeper VIMS and SERC(Askvig et al, 2010)
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Agenda• Context Analysis• Problem Statement• Stakeholder Analysis• Statement of Need• Design Alternatives/Questions• Method of Analysis/Simulation• Project Plan/Budget
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Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
Project Plan
WRR Aquaculture System
1.0 Management
1.1Work Breakdown Structure
1.1 Weekly Reports
1.2 Meeting Minutes
1.3 Budget
2.0 Research
2.1 Concept of Operations
2.2 Oyster
2.3 Legal
2.4 Environment
2.5 Business
2.6 Field Research
3.0 Design
3.1 Requirements
3.2 Value Hierarchy
4.0 Modeling
4.1 Oyster Growth Model
4.2 Business Model
4.3 VIMS Model
5.0 Analysis
5.1 Trade-off Analysis
5.2 Growth Model Analysis
5.3 Cost-Benefit Analysis
5.4 Long-Term Plan
6.0 Report
6.1 Papers
6.2 PowerPoint Presentations
6.3 Posters
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Project Schedule
Project Plan
September October November December January February March April May
Management
Scope
Requirements
Design Alternatives
Model Research
Paper 1
Paper 2Final
Model Building
Competition Prep
Model V/V
Analysis
Utility Weights
Abstract
Poster
Paper
Final Proposal
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Earned Value Management
Project Plan
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 400
10000
20000
30000
40000
50000
60000
70000
80000
90000
100000
Planned Value
Actual Cost
Earned Value
Week Number
Cost
Spe
nt ($
)
Planned Cost = $37,008Actual Cost = $25,050Earned Value = $39,720CPI = 1.48SPI = .93
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Project Plan Risks and Mitigation
Project Plan
Project Plan Risks Mitigation
• Merging growth and business model • Determine interface requirements• Begin initial merge as soon as possible
• Gathering accurate data for the business model
• Start collecting data as soon as possible• Talk to current aquaculture specialists and
businesses about data
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Questions?
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References[1] J. Askvig et al., West and Rhode River Turbidity Reduction Project: Preliminary Evaluation. George Mason University, VA, 2011.[2] I. Urbina, Nov 2008, http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/29/us/29poultry.html?partner=rss&emc=rss. Accessed October 20, 2011.[3] MDDNR, Apr 2009, http://www.dnr.state.md.us/dnrnews/infocus/oysters.asp . Accessed September 15, 2011.[4] MDDNR, Apr 2009, http://www.dnr.state.md.us/fisheries/oysters/industry/funding.asp. Accessed September 15, 2011.[5]C. Cerco and M. Noel, Can Oyster Restoration Reverse Cultural Eutrophication in Chesapeake Bay?. US Army Engineer Research and Development Center. Vicksburg, Ms, 2007.[6] Dr. Donohue, verbal communication[7] West/Rhode Riverkeeper, 2010, http://www.westrhoderiverkeeper.org/index.php/about-us/riverkeeper-program.html. Accessed September 1, 2011.[8] MDNR Report, http://www.dnr.state.md.us/fisheries/oysters/mtgs/111907/JudyOysHarvestsandRepletionProgram.pdf. Accessed October 10, 2011[9] R. Wieland, The Feasibility for Sustainable Provision of Hatchery Products for Oyster Aquaculture in the Chesapeake Bay . Main Street Economics, Trappe, Md, 2007. [10] Horn Point Oyster Hatchery, 2011, http://www.hpl.umces.edu/hatchery/ . Accessed September 10, 2011.[11] Environmental Cooperative Science Center, 2008, http://ecsc.famu.edu/summaryiss.html. Accessed September 17, 2011.[12] Coast Seafoods Company, 2011, http://www.coastseafoods.com/triploid_oysters.html. Accessed September 12, 2011.[13] R. Kallen et al., Small Scale Oyster Farming for Chesapeake Watermen. TerrAqua Environmental Science Policy, LLC. September 2001, http://www.terraqua.org/SI_oyster_biz_plan.pdf[14] L. Allen, Nov 2010, http://www.cecilwhig.com/business/article_097d6b04-f803-11df-ac69-001cc4c002e0.html. Accessed September 12, 2011..
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References[15] R. Wieland, The Feasibility for Sustainable Provision of Hatchery Products for Oyster Aquaculture in the Chesapeake Bay . Main Street Economics, Trappe, Md, 2007. http://www.mainstreeteconomics.com/docs/MSERCfin.pdf[16] J. Davidsburg, Aug 2011, http://www.dnr.state.md.us/fisheries/news/story.asp?story_id=181. Accessed September 12, 2011[17] MDDNR Data Hub, 2011, http://www.chesapeakebay.net/data/index.htm[18] West/Rhode Riverkeeper, Oct 2009, http://www.westrhoderiverkeeper.org/images/stories/PDF/West_River_Tech_Memo.pdf. Accessed September 3, 2011.[19] C. Cerco and M.Noel, Evaluating Ecosystem Effects of Oyster Restoration in Chesapeake Bay. Sep 2005, http://www.dnr.state.md.us/irc/docs/00015769.pdf[20] G. Merino, Considerations for Longline Culture Systems Design: Scallops production. Universidad Catolica del Norte. Chile. 1997[21] M. Parker et al., Economics of Remote Setting in Maryland: A Spreadsheet for Cost Analysis. Maryland Sea Grant Extension, Md, 2011.[22] Oyster Restoration Partnership, 2011, http://www.oysterrecovery.org/Content/ContentDisplay.aspx?ContentID=118. Accessed September 12, 2011.[22] K. Gedan, Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, Presentation, November 2011.[23] D. Webster. Oyster Aquaculture Production. University of Maryland, MD, 2007.[24] Maryland Sea Grant, http://www.mdsg.umd.edu/issues/chesapeake/oysters/garden/guide/seed/. Accessed November 29, 2011.
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Appendix I - Our Field Data
Station Depth (feet) Temp (C)Specific Conductance(uS) salinity (ppt)
Dissolved Oxygen % DO mg/L pH
w6 2 23.5 5.78 3.13 91 7.6 8.2
4 23.6 5.8 3.14 90.7 7.62 8.25
6 23.7 5.85 3.17 90.3 7.51 8.32
8 23.7 5.85 3.17 92.1 7.63 8.34
10 23.3 5.84 3.17 91.1 7.63 8.35
12 23.1 5.78 3.13 93.6 7.9 8.37
w20 2 22.9 5.88 3.19 91.4 7.65 8.2
4 23 5.89 3.2 91.4 7.67 8.16
6 23 5.91 3.12 87.6 7.23 8.14
8 23 5.92 3.22 86.1 7.23 8.11
10 23 5.91 3.22 86.6 7.13 8.07
12 22.9 5.95 3.23 82.9 6.99 8.03
AVG 23.23 5.86 3.17 89.57 7.48 8.21
Taken September 16, 2011
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Appendix I - Our Field DataWest/Rhode River Sample 10/14/11
Station Depth (ft) Temp (°C) Salinity (ppt) DO (%) DO (mg/L) pH SC (μS)
W06 2 19.7 4.02 99 8.83 8.3 N/A
4 19.71 4.02 97.1 8.67 8.28 N/A
6 19.71 4.05 96.4 8.61 8.27 N/A
8 19.71 4.04 96 8.56 8.26 N/A
10 19.7 4.34 95 8.38 8.16 N/A
12 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
W20 2 19.75 3.85 99.1 8.82 8.39 N/A
4 19.74 3.86 97.4 8.7 8.35 N/A
6 19.74 3.85 97.1 8.68 8.34 N/A
8 19.74 3.85 97.1 8.67 8.33 N/A
10 19.74 3.86 97.1 8.68 8.32 N/A
12 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
CYC 1 20.03 4.17 90.3 8.05 8.66 N/A
6 19.88 4.23 90.2 7.94 8.63 N/A
Average 19.76 4.01 95.98 8.55 8.36 N/A
Std 0.10 0.17 2.90 0.28 0.15 N/A
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Appendix II - Charts
October
1984
July 1987
April 1990
January
1993
October
1995
July 1998
March 2001
December
2003
Septem
ber 2006
June 2009
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
f(x) = − 3.54337518828152E-05 x + 2.09264983274883R² = 0.0803133399743463
Rhode River Secci Depth (1984 - 2011)
Secci Depth
Linear (Secci Depth)
Threshold
Date (month/year)
Secc
i Dep
th (m
)
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Appendix II - Charts
2010 VIMS Model – Secchi Depth Improvement
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Appendix II - Charts
Larvae
Seed
Spat-on-Shell
Cost
3 – 5 7 – 10
Ready to be placed in cages
Time (days)
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Appendix III - DefinitionsTurbidity
Having sediment and/or foreign particles stirred up or suspended in water (haziness)
Contributions to turbidity in WRR Excess nutrients and sediments that flow into the rivers through
the tide Run off from surrounding land (Local residents, farms,
construction) Suspended Solids (ie: algae)
Reduce dissolved oxygen level, killing off other life in river.
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Appendix III - DefinitionsSalinity
Salt content of the water (measured in parts per thousand (ppt)) Salt water flows into the Chesapeake from the Atlantic Ocean. Fresh water flows into the Chesapeake from the Susquehanna River,
creeks and rain. Eastern Oysters (Crassostrea virginica) require at least 7.5 ppt to be
filtering effectively [2]
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Appendix III - Definitions
Shucked vs. Half Shell
Shucked
• Ability to reuse shell• Can be sold for canning• Multiple oyster larvae attach to one shell
Half Shell
• Can be sold to restaurants• Only one oyster per shell• Can typically be sold for
more• Shell is lost• Requires more marketing
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Appendix IV – Etc.Design Alternatives
Growth Method
Type of Cultch
Number of oysters on each shell
Final Product
Growth Process
Risks
Larvae Remote Setting
Recycled full shell
Multiple Shucked oyster
Hatchery to land to cages
Availability of shell
Seed Nursery Finely crushed shell
One Half shell, shucked
Hatchery to floats to cages
Spat-on-Shell
N/A Full shell One Half shell, shucked
Hatchery to cages
Availability
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Appendix IV – Etc.Cage Equations
• Floatation = Dry body weight * [1 – (δfluid/δbody)]• Resistance force = ½ * Cd * A * δ * v2
• Rope Sizing– Length: n = j * h– Tension: Tm-a = (Th
2 + Tv2)0.5
– Rope Diameter: d = (Tmax * Fs)0.5 / Cr
• Buoy Sizing– Vb = [W / [(δsw – δb) * g]] * Fs
• Anchor System Sizing– Vanchor = Wdry / δanchor * g– Wsub = (Tm-a * cos Φ / μ) + Tm-a * sin Φ
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Appendix IV – Etc.Cage Assemblies Longline Culture System
• Mooring-Anchor System– Stabilizes the system against the effects of both vertical
and horizontal stresses• Floatation System
– Maintains suspension of the culture system• Growing System
– Used to contain and grow oysters• Design Principles
– Buoyancy Force• Floatation or Gravity Force on an Immersed Body
– Resistance Force– Tension between all lines
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Example of Floating Cages
Context Analysis
(Webster, 2007)