Update #2 - Final Update: Guam 1 and Guam 2 LEO Ground Stations returned to Normal Operations at 2203 UTC, July 19,2018. The LUT Vendors' final analysis of Guam 2 is pending.

CORRECTION: Change to Impact: Minor-dual satellite tracking capability lost. Distress alert detection/reporting may be delayed.

Update #1 - Communication has been restored with Guam 1. The LUT vendor is still investigating Guam 2.


Topic: SARSAT Guam 1 and Guam 2 Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Ground Station Offline


Date/Time Issued: July 20, 2018 0050Z


Product(s) or Data Impacted: SARSAT alert data


Date/Time of Initial Impact: July 19, 2018 1731Z


Date/Time of Expected End: July 19, 2018 2203Z


Length of Outage: 4 Hours and 32 minutes


Details/Specifics of Change:Guam 1 and 2 in Andersen AFB, Guam missed 2 consecutive passes due to a communications issue. A trouble ticket has been opened with Verizon.


Impact: Medium-Western Pacifica US AOR Distress detection/reporting may be delayed.


Contact Information for Further Information:USMCC Operationsusmcc@noaa.govat
301-817-4576


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