update #1 - Final Update: The LUT Vendor successfully restarted the Front Processor and Florida 1 LEO Ground Station returned to Normal Operations on March 11, 2019 at 0940Z. Florida 1 was monitored for 10 satellite passes to ensure Location Accuracy.

Topic: SARSAT Florida 1 Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Ground Station Offline

Date/Time Issued:March 11, 2019 2355Z

Product(s) or Data Impacted: SARSAT alert data

Date/Time of Initial Impact:March 10, 2019 0017Z

Date/Time of Expected End: March 11,2019 0940Z

Length of Outage: 1 day, 8 hours, 23 minutes

Details/Specifics of Change: Florida 1 LEO Ground Station in Miami, FL is out of service following three consecutive missed satellite passes. The LUT Vendor has determined that the Front Processor has failed to power on and there is memory failure on the server. A technician will be dispatched to the site to investigate the problem.

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

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