Austrian Tree Ring Chronology from 146 to -45 BP

191 calendar years of tree ring data from Austria, Western Europe, covering the period from 146 to -45 years before present. The dataset is archived by the NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information under its World Data Service for Paleoclimatology. This tree ring study was last updated in 1995.

Use Cases

• Reconstruct historical temperature or precipitation anomalies using tree ring width measurements.
• Calibrate radiocarbon dating or other chronological models with the provided calendar year timeline.
• Analyze climate variability and extreme events in Western Europe during the covered 191-year period.
• Compare this Austrian tree ring chronology with other regional series to identify broader climate signals.

Strengths

• Covers a specific 191-year time period from 146 to -45 calendar years BP.
• Archived and maintained by the authoritative NOAA World Data Service for Paleoclimatology.

Limitations

• Data is temporally stale, with a last recorded update in 1995.
• The geographic scope is limited to a single site in Austria, which may not represent broader regional conditions.
• Specific parameters, sample depth, 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 -45 calendar years before present (BP).

Freshness

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Geography

Austria, Western Europe.