Bavarian Tree Ring Chronology from 412 to 325 BP

412 to 325 calendar years before present (BP) of tree ring parameters from a site in Bavaria, Germany. The dataset is a paleoclimatology study for climate reconstruction, archived by the NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information under the World Data Service for Paleoclimatology. The associated study type is Tree Ring.

Use Cases

• Reconstruct past temperature or precipitation anomalies using the tree ring width chronology.
• Calibrate climate models by comparing the tree ring proxy data with instrumental records for the region.
• Analyze growth patterns and environmental stressors from the measured tree ring parameters.
• Establish a dated chronology for archaeological or historical studies in the Regensburg area.

Strengths

• Covers an 87-year period (412 to 325 BP) providing a continuous temporal slice.
• Sourced from the authoritative NOAA/NCEI World Data Service for Paleoclimatology.
• Geographic location is precisely specified as Bavaria, Germany.

Limitations

• The sample size (number of trees or cores) is unknown, limiting statistical assessment.
• Temporal coverage is relatively short (87 years) for long-term climate trend analysis.
• Data freshness is unclear; the record's last update date appears anomalous (1625).

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Tree ring analysis (dendrochronology).

Time Range

412 to 325 calendar years before present (BP).

Freshness

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Geography

Bavaria, Germany (specific site: Schwarze-baeren Str. 6 Regensburg).