Bradfield-Klagetoh Ponderosa Pine Tree Ring Chronology from Arizona

NOAA/WDS Paleoclimatology archives tree ring data from Ponderosa Pine (PIPO) specimens in Arizona. The chronology spans from 350 to -21 calendar years before present. The dataset is maintained by NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information.

Use Cases

• Reconstruct past precipitation patterns using tree-ring width measurements.
• Calibrate regional climate models with the multi-century chronology.
• Analyze growth anomalies in Ponderosa Pine specimens for climate event detection.
• Study long-term forest response to environmental changes in Arizona.

Strengths

• Chronology spans 371 calendar years.
• Data originates from the authoritative NOAA NCEI Paleoclimatology archive.

Limitations

• The dataset's last update date is 1971, indicating potential staleness.
• Specific sample size, column details, and measurement parameters are unknown.

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Tree ring analysis from Ponderosa Pine specimens.

Time Range

350 to -21 calendar years before present (BP).

Freshness

1971-01-01

Geography

Arizona, United States Of America.