Update #1: Final Update - The LUT Vendor determined that Hawaii 2 LEO Ground Station sustained a power related outage. An on-site technician recycle the power and Hawaii 2 returned to Normal Operation on April 2, 2018 at 0126Z.


Topic: SARSAT Hawaii 2 Earth Orbit (LEO) Ground Station Offline

Date/Time Issued:April 02, 2018 0347Z

Product(s) or Data Impacted: SARSAT alert data

Date/Time of Initial Impact: April 01, 2018 1959Z

Date/Time of Expected End: April 02, 2018 0126Z

Length of Outage: 5 hours and 27 minutes


Details/Specifics of Change:Hawaii 2LEO Ground Station in Wahiawa, HI is not receiving pass solution data. LUT is currently down for maintenance.

Impact:Minor-Dual satellite tracking capability lost. 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