Swiss Tree Ring Chronology From 126 to -46 BP

126 to -46 calendar years before present (BP) of tree ring data from Chironico, Switzerland, for paleoclimatic study. The dataset is archived by the NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information under its World Data Service for Paleoclimatology. The data was last updated in the NOAA system in 1996.

Use Cases

• Reconstruct past temperature or precipitation anomalies by analyzing the tree-ring width parameter.
• Calibrate climate models for Western Europe using the dated chronology from 126 to -46 BP.
• Study ecological responses to historical climate events using the Swiss tree-ring series.
• Compare this Alpine tree-ring chronology with other regional proxies to identify broader climate patterns.

Strengths

• Temporal coverage spans 172 years from 126 to -46 calendar years before present.
• Data is curated and archived by the authoritative NOAA World Data Service for Paleoclimatology.

Limitations

• The dataset's last known update was in 1996, indicating potential staleness in metadata or availability.
• Specific sample size, row count, and measurement parameters are not provided in the description.

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Tree ring data collection (dendrochronology).

Time Range

126 to -46 calendar years before present (BP).

Freshness

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Geography

Chironico, Switzerland, Western Europe.