Final Update #2: The maintenance Vendor replaced the GPS equipment and FL3 and FL4 LEOLUTs returned to normal operations.
Update #1: The Verizon PIP circuit was restored September 23, 2022 at 1510Z. The FL MEOLUT returned to normal operations, but the FL3 and FL4 LEOLUTs are continuously power cycling. The maintenance vendor is investigating.
Topic: SARSAT Florida PIP Circuit Outage
Date/Time Issued: September 27, 2022 1530Z
Product(s) or Data Impacted: Florida Medium Earth Orbit (MEO), Florida 3 and Florida 4 Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
Date/Time of Initial Impact: September 23, 2022 1129Z
Date/Time of Expected End: September 27, 2022 1413Z
Length of Outage: 4 Days, 2 hours, 44 minutes
Details/Specifics of Change: The SARSAT Florida PIP circuit in Miami, FL is down. A trouble ticket has been opened with Verizon.
Impact: Significant - Atlantic and Caribbean Search and Rescue region's MEOSAR and LEOSAR distress detection/reporting is delayed. GEOSAR and Maryland LEOSAR are nominal.
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