Abstract ATM-9319156 Stahle, David W. Cleveland, Malcolm K. University of Arkansas Title: Denchronology in East Africa Tree-ring chronologies are a proven paleoclimatic proxy in the middle latitudes where winter temperatures include the formation of unequivocally annual growth rings in many species of trees. The absence of strong temperature seasonality has severely constrained the application of denchronology to tropical forests. Nevertheless, there are a number of climatic mechanisms in the tropics (seasonal precipitation) which can induce seasonal growth rhythms in trees. This award supports an international collaboration in East Africa to develop dendrochronologic techniques for paleoclimatic reconstruction in tropical regions.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences (AGS)
Type
Standard Grant (Standard)
Application #
9319156
Program Officer
Herman Zimmerman
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1994-04-01
Budget End
1996-09-30
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1993
Total Cost
$46,848
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Fayetteville
State
AR
Country
United States
Zip Code
72701