UNDERGROUND DATA COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD

摘要

An underground data communication apparatus, system, and method are described. The data communication system includes a transceiver disposed on an entrance port to an underground vault or enclosure, where the transceiver includes a rugged housing, where at least a portion of the rugged housing extends above the surface of the entrance port. A monitoring device is disposed in the vault. The monitoring device can be a sensor that provides data related to a real-time condition within the vault. In addition, the data communication system includes a gateway unit that relays the data to the transceiver. The gateway/transceiver can take a combination of wireless and/or wired signals from the monitoring device which provides real-time data regarding environmental, component, and/or other electronic equipment conditions for those components/equipment disposed within the vault.

主权项

1. A data communication system, comprising:
a transceiver disposed on an entrance port to an underground vault, the transceiver including a rugged housing the transceiver mounted to a hole formed in the entrance port; a monitoring device disposed in the vault that provides data related to a real-time condition within the vault; and a gateway unit that relays the data to the transceiver.