Swiss Tree Ring Chronology From Bremgartenstrasse

Swiss tree ring data from the Bremgartenstrasse site, covering 55 years from 9 to -45 calendar years before present. This archived paleoclimatology study is provided by the NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information under its World Data Service. The dataset was last updated in 1995.

Use Cases

• Calibrating regional climate models using tree-ring width as a proxy for past temperature or precipitation.
• Analyzing growth anomaly patterns within the 55-year chronology to identify extreme historical climate events.
• Cross-dating this chronology (ITRDB SWIT232) with other regional series to extend climate reconstructions.
• Studying the response of tree growth to environmental conditions in Switzerland during the covered period.

Strengths

• Data originates from the authoritative NOAA/NCEI World Data Service for Paleoclimatology.
• Provides a clearly defined 55-year temporal coverage from 9 to -45 calendar years BP.

Limitations

• Dataset is temporally stale, with a last update date of 1995.
• The small 55-year time range limits analysis of long-term climate trends.
• Specific parameters, sample size, and measurement methods are not detailed in the provided description.

Provenance

Source

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) World Data Service for Paleoclimatology.

Collection Method

Tree ring data collection (dendrochronology).

Time Range

9 to -45 calendar years before present (BP).

Freshness

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Geography

Bremgartenstrasse, Switzerland, Western Europe.