Tree Ring Chronology From Arkansas For Paleoclimate Analysis

NOAA's World Data Service for Paleoclimatology archives this tree ring dataset from Arkansas, United States. It provides a chronology covering 150 years from 240 to 91 calendar years before present (BP). The data was contributed by the author Stahle and is managed by NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information.

Use Cases

• Reconstruct past climate variables like temperature or precipitation using the tree-ring width chronology.
• Calibrate climate models by comparing the tree-ring proxy record with other paleoclimate archives for the specified time period.
• Analyze growth patterns and anomalies in the tree-ring series to identify historical drought or wet periods in Arkansas.

Strengths

• Chronology spans 150 years (240 to 91 BP), providing a multi-decadal climate record.
• Data is curated and archived by the authoritative NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI).

Limitations

• The dataset's sample size, including the number of tree cores or sites, is unknown, limiting statistical assessment.
• Temporal coverage is limited to a specific 150-year window in the distant past, with no modern data for comparison.
• Geographic scope is restricted to a single location in Arkansas, which may not represent broader regional climate.

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Data derived from tree ring analysis (dendrochronology), a standard method for paleoclimate reconstruction.

Time Range

240 to 91 calendar years before present (BP).

Freshness

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Geography

Arkansas, United States Of America.