Revenues Remaining Performance Obligation Total (Details)	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020
Revenue , Remaining Performance Obligation Total [Abstract]
Contract With Customer Liability, Noncurrent, Recognition Period	5 years

Contract With Customer Liability, Noncurrent, Recognition Period

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Period Type:	duration