Topic:SARSAT Satellite S13 (METOP B) Search and Rescue Processor (SARP)anomaly

Date/Time Issued:February 15, 2019 1806Z

Product(s) or Data Impacted: SARSAT alert data

Date/Time of Initial Impact:February 14, 2019 2335Z

Date/Time of Expected End: TBD

Length of Outage: TBD

Details/Specifics of Change:It was determined that the S13SARPfailed after 2335Z on 14 February.

The USMCC placed a filter on S13 SARP data and recommended that all MCCs do the same at 1635Z.

The USMCC is waiting for confirmation of a SARP reset and new time calibration data to be provided by the FMCC.

Impact:Minor-Loss of Storage/forward capability. Satellite is limited to real-time/local distress detection and relay. Timeliness of global coverage detection and relay affected.

Contact Information for Further Information:USMCC Operationsusmcc@noaa.govat301-817-4576

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

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