Skip to main content
Dataset Overview | National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)

NOAA/WDS Paleoclimatology - Vostok Ice Core CO2 Data, 1105-2856m

browse graphicPaleoclimatology - Ice Core
This archived Paleoclimatology Study is available from the NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), under the World Data Service (WDS) for Paleoclimatology. The associated NCEI study type is Ice Core. The data include parameters of ice cores with a geographic location of Antarctica. The time period coverage is from 253000 to 75000 in calendar years before present (BP). See metadata information for parameter and study location details. Please cite this study when using the data.
  • Cite as: Fischer, H.; Wahlen, M.; Smith, H.J.; Mastroianni, D.; Deck, B. (1999-01-01): NOAA/WDS Paleoclimatology - Vostok Ice Core CO2 Data, 1105-2856m. [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. https://doi.org/10.25921/q3hz-rs04. Accessed [date].
  • Please refer to Credit tab for full citation information.
noaa-icecore-2443
Search Data
Download Data
Distribution Formats
  • Native Format(s)
Ordering Instructions Contact NCEI for other distribution options and instructions.
Distributor NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information(link is external)
ncei.info@noaa.gov
Dataset Point of Contact NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information(link is external)
ncei.info@noaa.gov
Dataset Point of Contact Data Center Contact
NOAA World Data Service for Paleoclimatology
828-271-4800
paleo@noaa.gov
Coverage Description Date Range: 253000 cal yr BP to 75000 cal yr BP;
Time Period -251050 to -73050
Spatial Bounding Box Coordinates
West: 106.8
East: 106.8
South: -78.47
North: -78.47
Spatial Coverage Map
General Documentation
Associated Resources
  • Ice core records of atmospheric CO2 around the last three glacial terminations
Publication Dates
  • publication: 1999-01-01
Data Presentation Form Digital table - digital representation of facts or figures systematically displayed, especially in columns
Dataset Progress Status Complete - production of the data has been completed
Data Update Frequency Data update frequency not available
Supplemental Information
STUDY NOTES: CO2 data obtained from the Vostok core, 1105-2856m. The techniques employed were similar to those published in M. Wahlen et al. (1991), but continuously improved. Three samples (about 4 g each), carefully trimmed, from 1 cm depth resolution were measured on a daily basis, together with three standard gases (163 to 330 ppm). The standard gases were admitted over the crushed ice to closely reproduce the sample conditions. At least four scans by tunable diode IR laser spectrometry were performed over a single vibrational-rotational IR line at Doppler resolution in the 4.3 mm band for each sample, and standard. Portions of doubtful ice quality were remeasured frequently.
ABSTRACT SUPPLIED BY ORIGINATOR: Air trapped in bubbles in polar ice cores constitutes an archive for the reconstruction of the global carbon cycle and the relation between greenhouse gases and climate in the past. High-resolution records from Antarctic ice cores show that carbon dioxide concentrations increased by 80 to 100 parts per million by volume 600 ± 400 years after the warming of the last three deglaciations. Despite strongly decreasing temperatures, high carbon dioxide concentrations can be sustained for thousands of years during glaciations; the size of this phase lag is probably connected to the duration of the preceding warm period, which controls the change in land ice coverage and the buildup of the terrestrial biosphere.
Purpose Records of past temperature, precipitation, atmospheric trace gases, and other aspects of climate and environment derived from ice cores drilled on glaciers and ice caps around the world. Parameter keywords describe what was measured in this dataset. Additional summary information can be found in the abstracts of papers listed in the dataset citations.
Dataset Citation
  • Cite as: Fischer, H.; Wahlen, M.; Smith, H.J.; Mastroianni, D.; Deck, B. (1999-01-01): NOAA/WDS Paleoclimatology - Vostok Ice Core CO2 Data, 1105-2856m. [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. https://doi.org/10.25921/q3hz-rs04. Accessed [date].
  • Please cite original publication, online resource, dataset and publication DOIs (where available), and date accessed when using downloaded data. If there is no publication information, please cite investigator, title, online resource, and date accessed. The appearance of external links associated with a dataset does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Commerce/National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration of external Web sites or the information, products or services contained therein. For other than authorized activities, the Department of Commerce/NOAA does not exercise any editorial control over the information you may find at these locations. These links are provided consistent with the stated purpose of this Department of Commerce/NOAA Web site.
Cited Authors
  • Fischer, H.
  • Wahlen, M.
  • Smith, H.J.
  • Mastroianni, D.
  • Deck, B.
Originators
  • Fischer, H.
  • Wahlen, M.
  • Smith, H.J.
  • Mastroianni, D.
  • Deck, B.
Publishers
  • NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
Theme keywords Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords
  • Earth Science > Climate Indicators > Paleoclimate Indicators > Ice Core Records
  • Earth Science > Paleoclimate > Ice Core Records
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords
  • earth science > paleoclimate > ice cores
  • earth science > paleoclimate > climate forcing|ice cores
  • earth science > paleoclimate > ice cores
  • earth science > paleoclimate > ice cores
  • earth science > paleoclimate > climate forcing|ice cores
  • earth science > paleoclimate > ice cores
  • earth science > paleoclimate > ice cores
  • earth science > paleoclimate > ice cores
  • earth science > paleoclimate > ice core > atmospheric gas
Paleoenvironmental Standard Terms (PaST) Thesaurus
  • What: analysis date; Material: null
  • What: carbon dioxide; Material: bulk atmosphere
  • What: number of samples; Material: null
  • What: gas age; Material: null
  • What: carbon dioxide; Material: bulk atmosphere
  • What: depth; Material: null
  • What: depth; Material: null
  • What: gas age; Material: null
Data Center keywords Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Data Center Keywords
  • DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
Place keywords
  • Continent > Antarctica > Vostok > LATITUDE -78.47 > LONGITUDE 106.8
Use Constraints
  • Cite as: Fischer, H.; Wahlen, M.; Smith, H.J.; Mastroianni, D.; Deck, B. (1999-01-01): NOAA/WDS Paleoclimatology - Vostok Ice Core CO2 Data, 1105-2856m. [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. https://doi.org/10.25921/q3hz-rs04. Accessed [date].
  • Use liability: NOAA and NCEI cannot provide any warranty as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of furnished data. Users assume responsibility to determine the usability of these data. The user is responsible for the results of any application of this data for other than its intended purpose.
  • Please cite original publication, online resource, dataset and publication DOIs (where available), and date accessed when using downloaded data. If there is no publication information, please cite investigator, title, online resource, and date accessed. The appearance of external links associated with a dataset does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Commerce/National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration of external Web sites or the information, products or services contained therein. For other than authorized activities, the Department of Commerce/NOAA does not exercise any editorial control over the information you may find at these locations. These links are provided consistent with the stated purpose of this Department of Commerce/NOAA Web site.
Access Constraints
  • Distribution liability: NOAA and NCEI make no warranty, expressed or implied, regarding these data, nor does the fact of distribution constitute such a warranty. NOAA and NCEI cannot assume liability for any damages caused by any errors or omissions in these data. If appropriate, NCEI can only certify that the data it distributes are an authentic copy of the records that were accepted for inclusion in the NCEI archives.
  • None
Fees
  • In most cases, electronic downloads of the data are free. However, fees may apply for custom orders, data certifications, copies of analog materials, and data distribution on physical media.
Last Modified: 2024-05-02
For questions about the information on this page, please email: ncei.info@noaa.gov