Revenue Recognition - Additional Information (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($) contract	Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($) contract
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Unbilled receivables, current	$ 1,857	$ 5,540
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts	$ (712)	(1,234)
Number of contracts \| contract	3
Provision for losses on contracts	$ 26	$ 123
Number of contracts identified as loss contracts \| contract		5
Remaining performance obligations	9,671
Remaining performance obligations expected to be recognized in 12 months	$ 5,780

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Number of in process contracts identified as a possible loss contingency

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Cumulative provision for contract losses not offset against related costs accumulated on the balance sheet.

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Amount of transaction price allocated to performance obligation that has not been recognized as revenue.

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Amount received for services rendered and products shipped, but not yet billed, for non-contractual agreements due within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer.

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