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Description of the Change

Support (optional) Basic Authentication for retrieval of data.

Why Should This Be In Core?

Adds another layer of security for developers.

Benefits

Security benefit of allowing only authorized requests to attain requested data.

Potential Drawbacks

None, this is an optional parameter.

Applicable Issues

Utilized in LandSAR, Land Search and Rescue, a Search and Rescue project developed by JPRA and Raytheon BBN.