DataONE API - 2.0

Use Case 19 - Retrieve Object Download SummaryΒΆ

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Goal
General public can request aggregated download usage information for any object ID (with anonymous read access)
Summary
This operation provides an indication of the popularity for an object in DataONE, somewhat equivalent to a citation index for a publication.
Actors
  • Anonymous user
  • Coordinating Node
Preconditions
Use statistics have been recorded for a given object
Triggers
  • Any user requests use logs for an object
Post Conditions
  • Requesting user has a copy of use statistics for an object (if authorized).
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Figure 1. Interactions for use case 19.