Topic:  Update#2 - Final Update: After the LUT vendor replaced the indoor fiber transceiver, the LUT returned to normal operations at 1244Z on January 13, 2021.
 

Date/Time Issued:  January 13, 2021 1323Z
 
 
Product(s) or Data Impacted:  SARSAT alert data
 
 
Date/Time of Initial Impact:  January 10, 2021 0719Z  
 
 
Date/Time of Expected End:  January 13, 2021 1244Z
 

Length of Outage:  3 Days 5 Hours 25 Mins
 
 
Details/Specifics of Change:  The Alaska 4 (AK4) LEO Ground Station located in Fairbanks, AK  has missed two consecutive passes. The maintenance vendor has been notified.
 

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

 
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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