Swiss Tree Ring Chronology From 262 to -32 BP

262 to -32 calendar years before present (BP) of tree ring data from Switzerland, Western Europe. This archived paleoclimatology study contains parameters for dendrochronological analysis and climate reconstruction. The data is provided by the NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information under the World Data Service for Paleoclimatology.

Use Cases

• Reconstruct past temperature or precipitation anomalies by analyzing annual tree-ring width parameters.
• Calibrate radiocarbon dating curves by cross-referencing this dendrochronological sequence with other proxy records.
• Study ecological responses to historical climate events by examining growth parameter trends over the 294-year period.
• Validate climate model simulations for the Alpine region using this high-resolution proxy time-series data.

Strengths

• Covers a 294-year time period from 262 to -32 BP, providing a multi-century climate proxy.
• Sourced from the authoritative NOAA/NCEI World Data Service for Paleoclimatology, ensuring curation standards.

Limitations

• The dataset was last updated in 1982, indicating potential staleness and lack of modern reanalysis.
• Specific sample size, row count, and measured parameters (e.g., ring width, density) are unknown from the description.

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Tree ring analysis (dendrochronology).

Time Range

262 to -32 calendar years before present (BP).

Freshness

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Geography

Switzerland, Western Europe.