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Available WCS service properties

This topic explains the properties available when using a system-generated capabilities file for WCS services. See Using external capabilities files with WCS services to learn more about defining WCS metadata by using an external capabilities file.

Accessing WCS service properties

The following topics include full instructions on how to access the properties for WCS services:

WCS service properties

The following table lists the properties available for WCS services and a description of each:

PropertyDescription

Name

The name of the map, image, or geodata service that was used to create the WCS service. This property is automatically populated by ArcGIS Server and should not be modified.

Title

A readable title to briefly identify the WCS service. For example:

Land cover change in Marion County, 1970 to 2010.

Abstract

A narrative description which provides additional information about the WCS service. For example:

WCS service maintained by Acme Corporation. Contact: webmaster@wmt.acme.com. Imagery showing land cover change in Marion County from 1970 to 2010.

Keywords

A list of keywords or keyword phrases describing the WCS service which aid in catalog searching. For example:

land cover, change, Marion County, imagery

Fees

Text describing the fees imposed when accessing the WCS service. For example:

none

Access constraints

Text describing the restrictions and legal prerequisites for accessing and using the WCS service. For example:

For internal use only. Do not distribute.

MaxImageWidth

To prevent users from downloading large amounts of data, you can set the image size limit (in pixels) for the GetCoverage request by defining the MaxImageWidth and MaxImageHeight properties. For example:

MaxImageWidth: 256

MaxImageHeight: 256

MaxImageHeight

ProviderName

The name of the WCS service provider. For example:

NASA

ProviderWebsite

A link to a site with information about the WCS service provider. For example:

http://www.noaa.gov

ResponsiblePerson

The primary contact person for the WCS service. For example:

John Smith

ResponsiblePosition

The position of the contact person for the WCS service. For example:

IT Analyst

Phone

The telephone number where the primary contact person for the WCS service can be reached. For example:

+1 909 793-2853

Fax

The fax number where the primary contact person for the WCS service can be reached. For example:

+1 123 456-7890

Email

The email address where the primary contact person for the WCS service can be reached. For example:

user@host.com

Address

The address of the WCS service provider. For example:

380 New York Street

City

The city in which the WCS service provider resides. For example:

Redlands

Province

The administrative area in which the WCS service provider resides. For example:

California

Zipcode

The postal code in which the WCS service provider resides. For example:

92373

Country

The country in which WCS service provider resides. For example:

USA

Online resource

The OnlineResource property lists the URL of the WCS service. It is necessary for a WCS client to communicate correctly with your WCS service. This property is automatically populated by ArcGIS Server and should not be modified.

ServiceHour

The hours in which the primary contact is available to service requests. For example:

24/7

ContactInstructions

Special instructions that should be considered before contacting the WCS service primary contact. For example:

Email John with normal requests, phone John for emergency requests.

Role

Function performed by the party responsible for the WCS service. For example:

PointOfContact

Special characters in service properties

The following characters cannot be included in any of the service properties: &, <, >, ", '. If you need to use one of these characters, you must substitute the appropriate escape sequence from the table below:

CharacterCharacter substitute

&

&amp;

<

&lt;

>

&gt;

"

&quot;

'

&apos;