Update
#1: Final Update- The vendor restarted processor
software. SARSAT Alaska 2 Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Ground Station
returned to Normal Operations at 0126Z, April 28, 2018.
Topic:SARSATAlaska2 Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Ground Station Offline
Date/Time Issued: April 28, 2018 0415Z
Product(s) or Data Impacted: SARSAT alert data
Date/Time of Initial Impact: April 27, 2018 2027Z
Date/Time of Expected End: April 28, 2018 0126Z
Length of Outage: 4 hours and 59 minutes
Details/Specifics of Change:Alaska2LEO Ground Station in Fairbanks, AK is not receiving data. The LUT vendor is investigating.
Impact:Minor-Dual satellite tracking capability lost for northernmost Ground Station. Distress alert detection/reporting timeliness affected.
Contact
Information for Further Information:USMCC Operationsusmcc@noaa.govat
301-817-4576
Web Site(s) for applicable information:N/A