Update #1: M-bM-^@M-^S Final Update M-bM-^@M-^S The maintenance vendor manually rebooted the LUT. to resolve the low ADC and communications alarms. The Ground Station returned to Normal Operations at 1929 Z, May 24, 2019.

Topic: SARSAT Alaska 2 Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Ground Station Offline

Date/Time Issued: May 24, 2019 2207Z

Product(s) or Data Impacted: SARSAT alert data

Date/Time of Initial Impact: May 24, 2019 1607Z

Date/Time of Expected End: May 24, 2019 1929Z

Length of Outage: 3 hours 16 minutes

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 may be delayed.

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

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