Theory 047/Networks & Telecommunications
Constellation Capacity Is Elevation
The claim
Satellite constellation capacity is set by the distribution of elevation angles rather than by satellite count.
01The mechanism
Low-elevation links suffer longer paths and more blockage; capacity depends on how much of the sky is seen at usable angles.
02Predictions
- P1Capacity should track the elevation distribution.
- P2Adding satellites at low elevation should add little.
03Refutation
Capacity tracking count would remove the geometry.