Update #1 (Final Update): The local technician recycled the power on AK1’s Antenna Control Unit, and the Alaska 1 LEO ground returned to normal operation. Please note that the initial impact time has been corrected to 1438Z.

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

 

Date/Time Issued:   July 30, 2020 1946Z

 

Product(s) or Data Impacted:  SARSAT alert data

 

Date/Time of Initial Impact:     July 30, 2020 1438Z

 

Date/Time of Expected End:   July 30, 2020 1708Z

 

Length of Outage:  2 hours, 30 minutes

 

Details/Specifics of Change: Alaska 1 LEO Ground Station in Fairbanks, Alaska is not receiving pass solution data. The LUT Vendor has been contacted and is investigating.

 

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

 

Contact Information for Further Information: USMCC Operations usmcc@noaa.gov at 
301-817-4576

 

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

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