Update #1 - Final Update: A windows firewall at the LUT was preventing FTP tracking. Once the problem was resolved, theLUT returned to normal operations at 1541Z

Topic: SARSAT Florida 1 Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Ground Station Offline

Date/Time Issued: July 17, 2018 1640Z

Product(s) or Data Impacted: SARSAT alert data

Date/Time of Initial Impact: July 17, 2018 1359Z

Date/Time of Expected End: July 17, 2018 1541Z

Length of Outage: 1 hour, 42 minutes

Details/Specifics of Change: Florida 1 LEO Ground Station in Miami, FL has missed two consecutive passes. The maintenance vendor is investigating this issue.

Impact: Significant: Minor-Dual satellite tracking capability lost. Distress alert detection/reporting may be delayed.

Contact Information for Further Information: USMCC Operations usmcc@noaa.gov at 301-817-4576

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