Cosmic Ray Intensity Reconstruction from 339 to -57 Years BP

NOAA/WDS Paleoclimatology archives a cosmic ray intensity reconstruction dataset by Usoskin et al. (2002, 2005, 2006). It provides climate forcing parameters for a global geographic location. The temporal coverage spans from 339 to -57 calendar years before present.

Use Cases

• Reconstructing historical solar activity by analyzing the cosmic ray intensity time series.
• Modeling climate forcing effects by correlating the reconstructed intensity with paleoclimate proxy records.
• Calibrating cosmogenic isotope production models using the provided cosmic ray flux data.
• Studying long-term solar modulation of galactic cosmic rays over a ~400-year period.

Strengths

• Temporal coverage spans 396 calendar years (from 339 to -57 BP).
• Data is archived by the authoritative NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI).
• Based on peer-reviewed reconstructions published in 2002, 2005, and 2006.

Limitations

• The dataset's last update was in 2007, making it over 15 years old.
• Specific data volume (rows, file size) and column details are unknown.
• The reconstruction method and underlying proxies are not detailed in the provided metadata.

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Reconstruction based on the research of Usoskin et al. (2002, 2005, 2006); specific methodology is not detailed.

Time Range

339 to -57 calendar years before present (BP).

Freshness

Last updated on 2007-01-01.

Geography

Global.