Update #1 - Final Update: The
SARP has
been restored, new SARP TCAL data has been loaded in US
LEOLUTs, and normal distribution of SARP solution
data has
resumed for US LEOLUTs.
Topic: SARSAT 11 (METOPA/M2) LEO Satellite SARP
problem
Date/Time Issued: October 18, 2016 2031Z
Product(s) or Data Impacted: SARSAT alert
data
Date/Time of Initial Impact: October 17, 2016
0034Z
Date/Time of Expected End: October 18,
2016 1934Z
Length of Outage: 1 day, 19 hours
Details/Specifics of Change: France Mission
Control Center informed us that SARSAT 11 is having
a SARP
problem at 0905 UTC. They are investigating
Impact: Significant - 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
Operations
usmcc@noaa.gov at
301-817-4576
Web Site(s) for applicable information: N/A
This message was sent by ESPC.Notification@noaa.gov.
You have been sent this and other notifications because
you have opted in to receive it. If for any reason, you
wish to unsubscribe, please contact ESPC Help Desk
at ESPCOperations@noaa.gov
or (301) 817-3880. Please note: it may take up to two
business days to process your unsubscribe request.