Historical Tree Ring Data from Regensburg, Germany (460-344 BP)

NOAA NCEI archives this paleoclimatology dataset containing tree ring parameters from Bavaria, Germany. The data provides a time series covering the period from 460 to 344 calendar years before present. It was contributed by the World Data Service for Paleoclimatology.

Use Cases

• Reconstruct historical temperature or precipitation anomalies in Bavaria using tree ring width parameters.
• Calibrate regional climate models for the 1st millennium CE by comparing tree ring time series with other proxy records.
• Analyze growth patterns and environmental stressors for trees in the Regensburg area during the specified time period.
• Establish a dendrochronological reference chronology for dating archaeological timber from the Germanic region.

Strengths

• Covers a specific 116-year time period (460-344 BP) for detailed temporal analysis.
• Sourced from the authoritative NOAA NCEI World Data Service for Paleoclimatology.
• Includes geolocation data for Bavaria, Germany, enabling regional studies.

Limitations

• The exact sample size (number of tree cores or series) is unknown, limiting assessment of statistical power.
• Data is temporally stale, representing conditions from over 1,500 years ago with no recent updates.
• Specific measured parameters (e.g., ring width, density) and their units are not detailed in the provided description.

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Data derived from tree ring analysis (dendrochronology) of historical timbers.

Time Range

460 to 344 calendar years before present (BP).

Freshness

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Geography

Bavaria, Germany (specific location: Lederergasse 9, Regensburg).