Revenue Recognition (Contract Balances) (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024 USD ($)
Contract asset (long-term)
Balance, January 1, 2024	$ 3,712
Balance, March 31, 2024	3,500
Increase (decrease) in contract asset (long-term)	(212)
Contract liability (current)
Balance, January 1, 2024	878
Balance, March 31, 2024	930
Increase (decrease) in contract liability (current)	52
Contract liability (long-term)
Balance, January 1, 2024	1,470
Balance, March 31, 2024	2,117
Increase (decrease) in contract liability (long-term)	647
Trade Accounts Receivable
Trade accounts receivable
Balance, January 1, 2024	37,429
Balance, March 31, 2024	27,958
Increase (decrease) in trade accounts receivable	(9,471)
Contract asset (current)
Increase (decrease) in contract asset (current)	$ (9,471)

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