Historical Tree Ring Chronology from Bavaria, Germany (346-229 BP)

Tree ring data from historical timbers at Schloss Loham Mariaposching in Bavaria, Germany. The chronology covers 118 years from 346 to 229 calendar years before present. This archived paleoclimatology study is provided by NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information under the World Data Service for Paleoclimatology.

Use Cases

• Reconstruct historical temperature or precipitation anomalies using tree ring width or density parameters.
• Calibrate regional climate models by comparing the 118-year tree ring chronology with known historical climate periods.
• Analyze growth patterns from the Bavaria location to study environmental stress events like droughts or cold periods.
• Establish a dated reference chronology for cross-dating other historical timber samples from Central Europe.

Strengths

• Chronology spans a specific 118-year period (346-229 BP).
• Geographic location is precisely defined as Bavaria, Germany.

Limitations

• The dataset's specific parameters, sample size, and measurement methods are not detailed in the provided description.
• The temporal coverage of 118 years is relatively short for some long-term climate trend analyses.
• Data freshness is unknown; the last update date provided (1721) is likely a placeholder, indicating potential staleness.

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Tree ring analysis of historical timbers.

Time Range

346 to 229 calendar years before present (BP).

Freshness

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Geography

Bavaria, Germany.