Tree ring width measurements from Kennedy Meadows, California, span 374 years from 343 to -31 calendar years before present. This dendrochronological dataset is archived by NOAA's World Data Service for Paleoclimatology. The data was published in 1981.
Use Cases
- Reconstruct annual precipitation or temperature anomalies using the tree ring width time-series.
- Calibrate climate models by comparing the ring width chronology with known historical climate events.
- Analyze growth response and climate sensitivity of Pinus jeffreyi (PIJE) trees in a specific California location.
- Establish a dated chronology for cross-referencing with other paleoclimate proxies from the region.
Strengths
- Time-series covers a 374-year period, providing a multi-century climate record.
- Data is curated and archived by NOAA's authoritative World Data Service for Paleoclimatology.
Limitations
- Temporal coverage ends at -31 BP (approximately 1981 AD), lacking modern observations.
- Geographic scope is limited to a single site (Kennedy Meadows), reducing regional generalizability.
- Specific sample depth, measurement methods, and potential measurement noise are not detailed in the provided metadata.
Provenance
- Source
- NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), World Data Service (WDS) for Paleoclimatology.
- Collection Method
- Tree ring analysis (dendrochronology) of Pinus jeffreyi samples.
- Time Range
- 343 to -31 calendar years before present (BP).
- Freshness
- null
- Geography
- Kennedy Meadows, California, United States of America.