How to generate multi-operator hexagonal 3-sector cell layout from ECC Report 309 Figure 115

How can I generate Multi-operator cell layout - uncoordinated operation, as shown in the attached. Each sector is populated with an UE which connects to the corresponding base station. The UE position is randmly distributed wiithin their respective sector.

Answer 1

[Shlok]

Hi Joel,

I understand that you want to generate a Multi-operator cell layout with uncoordinated operation, where each sector contains a randomly placed UE connected to the corresponding base station. A possible approach to achieve this could be:

• Create a hexagonal grid by computing the center positions of each hexagonal cell.
• Arrange them in a honeycomb pattern by adjusting x and y coordinates in loops, then draw hexagons using "plot()" with six evenly spaced points around each center.
• Divide each hexagon into three sectors by drawing lines from the center at 30°, 150°, and 270°. Use trigonometric functions ("cosd", "sind") to determine the endpoints of these lines.
• Randomly place UEs in each sector by choosing a radius between 30–70% of the hexagon radius and slightly varying the sector’s main angle using "rand()".

This approach provides a general idea and can be refined further based on the requirements. You can also check out the following MATLAB Answer to learn more about plotting a hexagon:

https://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/answers/135069-plotting-a-hexagon-shape-in-matlab