Regensburg Historical Timber Tree-Ring Data from 143-65 BP

NOAA/WDS Paleoclimatology archives tree-ring width measurements from historical timbers in Regensburg, Bavaria, Germany. The dataset provides coverage from 143 to 65 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 in Bavaria using tree-ring width chronologies.
• Calibrate regional climate models by comparing the tree-ring proxy data with other paleoclimate records for the period 143-65 BP.
• Analyze growth patterns and potential environmental stressors recorded in the timber samples from the specified time interval.
• Cross-date archaeological timber findings from the Regensburg region using the established tree-ring chronology.

Strengths

• Data spans a 78-year period (143 to 65 BP), providing a multi-decadal climate proxy.
• Sourced from the authoritative NOAA NCEI World Data Service for Paleoclimatology, ensuring curation standards.

Limitations

• Sample size and replication statistics are unknown, potentially limiting statistical confidence.
• The geographic coverage is limited to a single location (Bavaria, Germany), reducing regional representativeness.
• Temporal coverage is relatively short (78 years) for some long-term climate reconstruction purposes.

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Tree-ring measurements (dendrochronology) from historical timbers.

Time Range

143 to 65 calendar years before present (BP).

Freshness

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Geography

Bavaria, Germany (Regensburg).