Update #1: HI2 failed to properly shutdown after initial cold restart. The LUT vendor rebooted the Front Processor and Location Processor and service returned to normal.

Topic: SARSAT Hawaii 2 Earth Orbit (LEO) Ground Station Offline

Date/Time Issued:December 20, 2018 2135Z

Product(s) or Data Impacted: SARSAT alert data

Date/Time of Initial Impact: December 20, 20181601Z

Date/Time of Expected End: December 20, 2018 1821Z

Length of Outage: 2 hours 20 minutes

Details/Specifics of Change:Hawaii 2LEO Ground Station in Wahiawa, HI is not receiving pass solution data. LUT vendor has been contacted.

Impact:Minor-Dual satellite tracking capability lost. Distress alert detection/reporting timeliness affected.

Contact Information for Further Information:USMCC Operationsusmcc@noaa.govat
301-817-4576

Web Site(s) for applicable information:N/A

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