Lab: Calculate LEO visibility window and handover frequency

Visibility and Handover Planning

Understanding satellite visibility windows is essential for designing reliable NTN services. In this lab, you will calculate visibility duration, handover frequency, and the minimum number of satellites needed for continuous coverage at a given latitude. These calculations directly inform constellation sizing, terminal antenna requirements, and the handover signaling load on the network. The relationships between orbital altitude, minimum elevation angle, and ground coverage geometry form the foundation of every satellite network design decision and directly impact service availability…