Update #1 Final Update: The LUT vendor replaced two antenna control units, fixed a down converter, and realigned the antenna. AK3 then returned to sending pass solution data.
Topic: SARSAT Alaska 3 Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Ground Station Offline
Date/Time Issued: October 30, 2024 2030Z
Product(s) or Data Impacted: SARSAT alert data
Date/Time of Initial Impact: September 20, 2024 2207Z
Date/Time of Expected End: TBD
Length of Outage: TBD
Details/Specifics of Change: The Alaska 3 LEO Ground Station is not sending pass solution data. The LUT vendor powered antennas in order to clean up the water/condensation that has accumulated in the domes.
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
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Contact Information for Further Information: ESPC Operations at ESPCOperations@noaa.gov at 301-817-3880
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