Update #1 Final Update: The LUT Vendor found an issue with the azimuth encoder and has replaced the malfunctioning part to resolve.

 

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


Date/Time Issued:  February 03, 2025 1807Z


Product(s) or Data Impacted: SARSAT alert data


Date/Time of Initial Impact:  January 30, 2025 0911Z


Date/Time of Expected End: February 03, 2025 1750Z


Length of Outage:  4 Days, 8 hours, and 39 minutes.


Details/Specifics of Change: Alaska 4  LEO Ground Station is not receiving 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


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