California Tree Ring Chronology for Paleoclimate Analysis

A tree ring chronology from American Canyon, California, United States, covering 419 years. The dataset provides parameters for paleoclimate reconstruction and is archived by NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. The data was last updated in 1996.

Use Cases

• Reconstruct past temperature or precipitation anomalies using the tree ring width chronology.
• Calibrate climate models by comparing the tree ring proxy record with instrumental data for the region.
• Analyze long-term climate trends and extreme events from the 419-year time series.
• Study the response of tree growth (ring parameters) to historical climate forcing in California.

Strengths

• Covers a 419-year time period from 373 to -46 calendar years BP.
• Archived by the authoritative NOAA World Data Service for Paleoclimatology.

Limitations

• Data recency is low, with a last update in 1996.
• Specific sample size, measurement parameters, and potential biases 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).

Time Range

373 to -46 calendar years before present (BP).

Freshness

1996-01-01

Geography

American Canyon, California, United States Of America.