Update #1 - Final Update: The LUT vendor replaced the LNC unit. Guam 2 LEO Ground Station returned to normal operations at 1846Z May 25, 2019.

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

Date/Time Issued:May 25, 2019 2100Z

Product(s) or Data Impacted: SARSAT alert data

Date/Time of Initial Impact: May 25, 2019 0958Z

Date/Time of Expected End: May 25, 2019 1846Z


Length of Outage: 8 hours 48 minutes


Details/Specifics of Change:Guam 2LEO Ground Station inAnderson Air Force Base has missed two consecutive passes.The maintenance vendoris investigating.

Impact:Minor-Dual satellite tracking capability lost. Distress alert detection/reporting timeliness affected.

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

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



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