Update #1 - Final Update: A communications issue was identified between LSE and the USMCC Offsite. Since disabling the USMCC Offsite route, the LSE has not experienced any further issues. LSE returned to normal operation at1530Z.
Topic:SARSATLSELow Earth Orbit (LEO) Ground Station Offline
Date/Time Issued:August 09, 2018 1620Z
Product(s) or Data Impacted:SARSAT Alert Data
Date/Time of Initial Impact:August 9, 2018 1030Z
Date/Time of Expected End: August 9, 2018 1530Z
Length of Outage: 5 hrs
Details/Specifics of Change:TheLSELEO Ground Station at Suitland, MD is not receiving pass solution data.The LUT vendor is investigating.
Impact:Minor-Dual Satellite tracking capability lost. Distress alert detection/reporting timeliness affected.
Contact
Information for Further Information:USMCC
Operationsusmcc@noaa.govat3
Web Site(s) for applicable information:N/A