From 64a58b0b51def7a74d5c0a29aa5cc43ab74ca3a2 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Patrick Dowler <patrick.dowler@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca>
Date: Wed, 8 Nov 2023 13:47:14 -0800
Subject: [PATCH] coordinate limits more flexible to allow for other coordinate
 systems circle, range, and polygon refer to point so this is specified in a
 single place

---
 DALI.tex | 23 ++++++++++++-----------
 1 file changed, 12 insertions(+), 11 deletions(-)

diff --git a/DALI.tex b/DALI.tex
index 45444a9..9eebbb0 100644
--- a/DALI.tex
+++ b/DALI.tex
@@ -747,8 +747,9 @@ \subsection{Point}
 12.3 45.6
 \end{verbatim}
 
-In spherical coordinates, all longitude values must fall within [0,360] and all
-latitude values within [-90,90].
+All coordinate values must fall within the minimal range of values appropriate for the 
+coordnate system in use. For example, equatorial coordinate limits are [0,360) for longitude 
+and [-90,90] for latitude; other coordinate systems may define different limits.
 
 There is no general purpose definition of minimum and/or maximum point values, but
 specific services may define something that is applicable in a more limited context.
@@ -765,8 +766,7 @@ \subsection{Circle}
 12.3 45.6 0.5
 \end{verbatim}
 
-In spherical coordinates, all longitude values must fall within [0,360] and all
-latitude values within [-90,90].
+Valid coordinate value limits are specified by \verb|xtype="point"| above.
 
 Circle-valued service parameters may include additional metadata like minimum and
 or maximum value. These are specified using a custom interpretation of the
@@ -795,11 +795,12 @@ \subsection{Range}
 
 includes values from 10 to 11 (coordinate1) and from 20 to 21 (coordinate2).
 
-In spherical coordinates, coordinates are longitude followed by latitude; longitude values must
-fall within [0,360] and all latitude values within [-90,90]. This range form is used as part of
-the value of the POS parameter in \citep{2015ivoa.spec.1223D} and \citep{2017ivoa.spec.0517B}
-(see also "shape" below). A range can span the meridian (longitude 0): 359 1 -1 1 is interpreted
-as the small (2x2 degree) coordinate range from 359 across the meridian to 1 degree longitude.
+Valid coordinate value limits are specified by \verb|xtype="point"| above. 
+This range form is used as part of the value of the POS parameter in 
+\citep{2015ivoa.spec.1223D} and \citep{2017ivoa.spec.0517B} (see also "shape" below). 
+For example, a range can span the meridian (longitude 0): 359 1 -1 1 is interpreted
+as the small (2x2 degree) coordinate range from 359 across the meridian to 1 degree 
+longitude.
 
 Range-valued service parameters may include additional metadata like minimum and
 or maximum value. These are specified using a custom interpretation of the
@@ -828,8 +829,8 @@ \subsection{Polygon}
 10.0 10.0 10.2 10.0 10.2 10.2 10.0 10.2
 \end{verbatim}
 
-In spherical coordinates, all longitude values must fall within [0,360] and all
-latitude values within [-90,90]. Vertices must be ordered such that the polygon
+Valid coordinate value limits are specified by \verb|xtype="point"| above. 
+Vertices must be ordered such that the polygon
 winding direction is counter-clockwise (when viewed from the origin toward the
 sky) as described in \citep{2007ivoa.spec.1030R}.