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`Location.FootprintWKT` length limitation?

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Description

@TaikiSan21 had a good question regarding the Location.FootprintWKT term.
The drifting bouy dataset has a large number of GPS coordinates and we are concerned about length limitations on how many characters of WKT OBIS will accept.
Any ideas?

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Research direction

Start with the Location.FootprintWKT term and the drifting bouy dataset linked in the issue. Determine how many GPS coordinates and characters OBIS accepts for this field, then record the confirmed limitation and any relevant guidance for users.

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