Topic:SARSAT Satellite S13 (METOP B) Search and Rescue Processor (SARP)anomaly
Date/Time Issued:February 15, 2019 1806Z
Product(s) or Data Impacted: SARSAT alert data
Date/Time of Initial Impact:February 14, 2019 2335Z
Date/Time of Expected End: TBD
Length of Outage: TBD
Details/Specifics of Change:It was determined that the S13SARPfailed after 2335Z on 14 February.
The USMCC placed a filter on S13SARPdata and recommended that all MCCs do the same at 1635Z.
The USMCC is waiting
for confirmation of aSARPreset and new time
calibration data to be provided by the FMCC.
Impact:Minor-Loss of
Storage/forward capability. Satellite is limited to
real-time/local distress detection and relay. Timeliness of
global coverage detection and relay affected.
Contact Information for Further Information:USMCC Operationsusmcc@noaa.govat301-817-4576
Web Site(s) for applicable information: N/A
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