Update #1-Final Update:  The vendor adjusted the timing sequence to resolve the intermittent issues in communications between the Processor and the SDR.

 

Topic:  SARSAT Alaska 3 Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Ground Station

 

Date/Time Issued:   May 9. 2024 2045Z

 

Product(s) or Data Impacted:  SARSAT alert data

 

Date/Time of Initial Impact:   April 19, 2024, 0313Z

 

Date/Time of Expected End:  May 9. 2024 1310Z

 

Length of Outage:  20 days, 8 hours and 57 minutes

 

Details/Specifics of Change: The  Alaska 3 LEO Ground Station is not consistently sending pass solution data. The LUT vendor was notified.

 

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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