Swiss Tree Ring Chronology from 69 to -59 BP

A 128-year tree-ring chronology from the Heitlistock site in Sachseln, Switzerland, covering the period from 69 to -59 calendar years before present. The dataset contains parameters related to tree-ring measurements for paleoclimatic reconstruction. It was published by the NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) under the World Data Service for Paleoclimatology, with a last recorded update in 2009.

Use Cases

• Reconstruct past temperature or precipitation anomalies by analyzing the width or density of tree-ring series.
• Calibrate radiocarbon dating curves using the precisely dated tree-ring chronology.
• Study the response of alpine tree growth to climatic events within the 128-year covered period.
• Compare this local Swiss chronology with other regional tree-ring datasets to identify broader climate patterns.

Strengths

• Covers a specific 128-year period (69 to -59 BP) for high-resolution temporal analysis.
• Part of the authoritative NOAA/NCEI World Data Service for Paleoclimatology archive.
• Provides geographically specific data for a site in Switzerland, Western Europe.

Limitations

• The dataset's last known update was in 2009, indicating potential staleness.
• The exact number of tree samples, measurement parameters, and data rows is unspecified.
• Limited temporal coverage of 128 years may restrict analysis of long-term climate trends.

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Tree-ring data collection and analysis, specific methodology not detailed.

Time Range

69 to -59 calendar years before present (BP).

Freshness

Last updated 2009-01-01.

Geography

Heitlistock site, Sachseln, Switzerland, Western Europe.