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Update #1 - Final Update: The Alaska 1 LEO Ground Station returned to normal operations on February 23, 2017 at 0003Z. The site remains under observation by the maintenance contractor for periodic missed passes and Low ADC Level alarms.

Topic: SARSAT Alaska 1 LEO Ground Stations - Offline

Date/Time Issued: February 25, 2017 0155Z

Product(s) or Data Impacted: SARSAT alert data

Date/Time of Initial Impact: February 22, 2017 1222Z

Date/Time of Expected End: February 23, 2017 0003Z

Length of Outage: 11 hours and 41 minutes

Details/Specifics of Change: AK1 LEO Ground Station is not operational. The problem is under investigation by the maintenance contractor following four consecutive missed passes and continuous low ADC levels.

Impact: Significant - Medium-Dual satellite tracking capability lost for northernmost Ground Station. Distress alert detection/reporting timeliness affected.

Contact Information for Further Information: USMCC Operations usmcc@noaa.gov at 301-817-4576

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