IntCal20 tree-rings: an archaeological SWOT analysis
RADIOCARBON(2020)
Abstract
We undertook a strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) analysis of Northern Hemisphere tree-ring datasets included in IntCal20 in order to evaluate their strategic fit with the demands of archaeological users. Case studies on wiggle-matching single tree rings from timbers in historic buildings and Bayesian modeling of series of results on archaeological samples from Neolithic long barrows in central-southern England exemplify the archaeological implications that arise when using IntCal20. The SWOT analysis provides an opportunity to think strategically about future radiocarbon (C-14) calibration so as to maximize the utility of C-14 dating in archaeology and safeguard its reputation in the discipline.
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Key words
accuracy,calibration,dendrochronology,IntCal,precision,replication
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