German Tree Ring Chronology from 146 to -23 BP

NOAA/WDS Paleoclimatology archives a tree ring dataset from Germany, Western Europe. The time series covers the period from 146 to -23 calendar years before present. This study is maintained by NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information.

Use Cases

• Reconstruct past temperature or precipitation anomalies using tree ring width measurements.
• Calibrate climate models by comparing the tree ring chronology with other proxy records for the period.
• Analyze growth patterns to identify extreme historical climate events like droughts or cold periods in Germany.
• Establish a dated timeline for archaeological or geological studies in Western Europe using the provided calendar years BP.

Strengths

• Time series spans 169 years, from 146 to -23 calendar years BP.
• Data is archived and curated by the authoritative NOAA World Data Service for Paleoclimatology.

Limitations

• The dataset's last recorded update was in 1973, indicating potentially outdated metadata or collection methods.
• Specific parameters, sample size, and measurement methodologies are not detailed in the provided description.

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Tree ring analysis (dendrochronology).

Time Range

146 to -23 calendar years before present (BP).

Freshness

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Geography

Germany, Western Europe.