Historical Bavarian Tree-Ring Data from 230-167 BP

NOAA/WDS Paleoclimatology archives tree-ring parameters from a site in Bavaria, Germany. The dataset provides a time series covering the period from 230 to 167 calendar years before present. It is maintained by the NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information under the World Data Service for Paleoclimatology.

Use Cases

• Reconstruct past temperature or precipitation anomalies using annual tree-ring width measurements.
• Calibrate regional climate models by comparing the tree-ring time series with other proxy records.
• Analyze growth patterns and environmental stressors for the specific tree species sampled at the Frauenhoferstrasse 9 site.

Strengths

• Data is archived and curated by the authoritative NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information.
• Provides a clearly defined temporal coverage of 63 years (230-167 BP).
• Includes specific geographic location data for Bavaria, Germany.

Limitations

• The dataset's sample size, number of cores, and species are not specified in the provided metadata.
• Temporal coverage is limited to a 63-year snapshot, which may be short for some climate trend analyses.
• The last update date is listed as 1783-01-01, indicating potential metadata staleness.

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Tree ring analysis (dendrochronology).

Time Range

230 to 167 calendar years before present (BP).

Geography

Bavaria, Germany.