Final Update: The French MCC distributed S13 TCAL at 1100 UTC today. The S13 (METOP-B) Search and Rescue Processor (SARP) data appears to have returned to normal.
Update #1: The SARP reset at 1538Z was not successful. EUMETSAT commanded the SARP-3 to power cycle at 0836Z today.Topic: SARSAT Satellite S13 (METOP-B) Search and Rescue Processor (SARP) anomalyDate/Time Issued: January 1, 2024 2042ZProduct(s) or Data Impacted: SARSAT alert dataDate/Time of Initial Impact: December 28, 2023 1548ZDate/Time of Expected End: January 1, 2024 1905ZLength of Outage: 4 Days, 3 Hours, 17 MinutesDetails/Specifics of Change: A SARP anomaly occurred on S13 where the data memory was locked up and not reporting new data. EUMETSAT commanded the SARP reset at 1538 UTC. The French MCC will distribute a new TCAL for S13 around 2130 UTC today.Impact: Medium-Loss of Storage/forward capability. Satellite is limited to real-time/local distress detection and relay. Timeliness of global coverage detection and relay affected. Contact Information for Further Information: USMCC Operations usmcc@noaa.gov at 301-817-4576Web Site(s) for applicable information: N/A
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