Update #1: The Lut Vendor has completed investigating Guam 4 Ground Station and recycled power to the ACU. The Ground Stations now producing solutions. The Ground Station returned to normal on 20 October at 1339Z

 

Correction #1:  Guam 4 Leo Ground Station is no longer located in Anderson Air Force Base.

 

Topic:  SARSAT Guam 4 Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Ground Station Offline

 

Date/Time Issued:  October 20, 2022 1423Z

 

Product(s) or Data Impacted:  SARSAT alert data

 

Date/Time of Initial Impact:   October 20, 2022 1045Z

 

Date/Time of Expected End:   October 20, 2022 1339Z

 

Length of Outage:  2 hours 36 minutes

 

Details/Specifics of Change: The Guam 4 LEO Ground Station, located on the island of Guam, is not sending pass solution data. The LUT 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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