Topic: SARSATAlaska2 LEO Ground Station Offline

Date/Time Issued:October 3, 2018 1955Z

Product(s) or Data Impacted: SARSAT Alert Data

Date/Time of Initial Impact: October 3, 2018 1824Z

Date/Time of Expected End:TBD

Length of Outage:TBD

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