Correctionto Impact Statement

Update #1 - Final Update: The LUT Vendor found that the Command Control system software had failed. The LUT was manually restarted and Alaska 2 LEO Ground Station returned to Normal Operations.

Topic: SARSATAlaska2 LEO Ground Station Offline

Date/Time Issued:October3, 2018 1350Z

Product(s) or Data Impacted: SARSAT Alert Data

Date/Time of Initial Impact: October 2, 2018 2159Z

Date/Time of Expected End:October 3, 2018 0120Z

Length of Outage:3 hours and 21 minutes

Details/Specifics of Change:Alaska 2 LEO Ground Station inFairbanks, AKis offline.Alaska 2 has sustained two consecutive missed passes. The maintenance contractor has been notified and is working on a solution.

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.govat301-817-4576