Distribution
 
Definition

The <Distribution> field describes media options, size, format, and fees involved in distributing the service.

  • <Distribution_Media>: The media options for the user receiving the servive. For example, <Distribution_Media>CD-ROM</Distribution_Media>
  • <Distribution_Size>: An approximate size (in KB, MB or GB) for the entire serice or software. For example, <Distribution_Size> 1.5 Gbytes </Distribution_Size>
  • <Distribution_Format>: The format used to distribute the service. For example, <Distribution_Format>ESRI ArtcView</Distribution_Format>
  • <Fees>: Cost of <Distribution_Media> or distribution costs if any. Specify if there are no costs. For example, <Fees> None </Fees>
 
Syntax

<Distribution>
    <Distribution_Media>Text up to 80 characters</Distribution_Media>
    <Distribution_Size> Text up to 80 characters</Distribution_Size>
    <Distribution_Format> Text up to 80 characters
    </Distribution_Format>
    <Fees> Text up to 80 characters</Fees>
</Distribution>

  • Characters may be selected from the printable ASCII character set.
 
Usage
  • The <Distribution> field is optional and may be repeatable.
  • <Distribution> subfields may only appear once within <Distribution>.
  • Keywords for <Distribution_Media> may be selected from the Suggested Distribution Media Keywords List.
  • Keywords for <Distribution_Format> may be selected from the Suggested Distribution Format Keywords List
 
Example

<Distribution>
    <Distribution_Media>CD-ROM</Distribution_Media>
    <Distribution_Size>25 MB</Distribution_Size>
    <Distribution_Format>ESRI shapefile</Distribution_Format>
    <Fees>$1000.</Fees>
  </Distribution>

 

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This document should be cited as:
Directory Interchange Format (SERF) Writer's Guide, 2007.
Global Change Master Directory. National Aeronautics and Space Administration. [http://gcmd.nasa.gov/User/serfguide/].