Topic: SARSATFlorida2Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Ground Station Offline

Date/Time Issued:March 28, 2019 1230Z

Product(s) or Data Impacted: SARSAT alert data

Date/Time of Initial Impact:March 28, 2019 1109Z

Date/Time of Expected End:TBD

Length of Outage:TBD

Details/Specifics of Change:Floridae LEO Ground Station in Miami, FL stopped receiving alert data. Vendor maintenance is investigating

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

Contact Information for Further Information:USMCC Operationsusmcc@noaa.govat301-817-4576

Web Site(s) for applicable information: N/A

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