Tree Ring Chronology For White Pass Rimrock Slope In Washington

Tree ring data from Pinus ponderosa (PIPO) trees at Rimrock Slope, White Pass, Washington, United States. The time series covers 66 years, from 29 to -36 calendar years before present (BP). This paleoclimatology study is archived and provided by NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information under the World Data Service.

Use Cases

• Reconstruct past temperature or precipitation anomalies using annual tree ring width measurements.
• Calibrate climate models by comparing the tree ring chronology with instrumental records for the Washington region.
• Analyze growth trends and climate sensitivity of Pinus ponderosa (PIPO) from specific site parameters.
• Establish a dated chronology for cross-referencing with other paleoclimate proxies in the ITRDB WA5 network.

Strengths

• Data spans a 66-year chronology from 29 to -36 BP.
• Sourced from the authoritative NOAA/NCEI World Data Service for Paleoclimatology.
• Includes specific geographic location details for Washington State.

Limitations

• Dataset is small, covering only 66 annual data points.
• Temporal coverage ends 36 years before present, limiting analysis of very recent climate.
• Last metadata update was in 1986, indicating potential staleness in documentation.

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Tree ring analysis (dendrochronology) from Pinus ponderosa samples.

Time Range

29 to -36 calendar years before present (BP).

Freshness

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Geography

Rimrock Slope, White Pass, Washington, United States Of America.