Infrastructure monitoring devices, systems, and methods
An infrastructure monitoring assembly includes a nozzle cap defining an internal cavity; an antenna positioned at least partially external to the internal cavity; and the antenna covered with a non-metallic material. An infrastructure monitoring assembly includes a nozzle cap defining a first end and a second end, the first end defining a threaded bore configured to mount on a nozzle of a fire hydrant; a cover coupled to the nozzle cap opposite from the first end; an enclosure positioned at least partially between the cover and the first end, the enclosure at least partially defining a cavity; a monitoring device positioned within the cavity; and an antenna positioned between the cover and the first end of the nozzle cap, the antenna connected in electrical communication with the monitoring device, the antenna covered by a non-metallic material.
1. An infrastructure monitoring assembly comprising:
a nozzle cap defining an internal cavity, the nozzle cap defining a threaded bore configured to mount on a nozzle of a fire hydrant;
an antenna positioned at least partially external to the internal cavity; and
the antenna covered with a non-metallic material.
2. The infrastructure monitoring assembly of claim 1 , wherein the antenna is enclosed between the non-metallic material and the nozzle cap.
3. The infrastructure monitoring assembly of claim 1 , further comprising an enclosure, the enclosure further defining the internal cavity.
4. The infrastructure monitoring assembly of claim 3 , further comprising a cover coupled to the enclosure, the cover further defining the internal cavity, the enclosure and the cover forming a water tight seal.
5. The infrastructure monitoring assembly of claim 3 , further comprising a monitoring device positioned within the enclosure.
6. The infrastructure monitoring assembly of claim 5 , wherein the monitoring device is connected in electrical communication with the antenna.
7. The infrastructure monitoring assembly of claim 1 , wherein:
the nozzle cap defines a bore extending through the nozzle cap to the internal cavity;
the infrastructure monitoring assembly further comprises a wire connected to the antenna; and
the wire extends through the bore.
8. The infrastructure monitoring assembly of claim 1 , wherein the nozzle cap comprises the non-metallic material.
9. The infrastructure monitoring assembly of claim 1 , wherein the antenna defines a curved shape.
10. The infrastructure monitoring assembly of claim 1 , wherein a curved portion of the antenna is positioned external to the internal cavity.
11. The infrastructure monitoring assembly of claim 1 , wherein:
the threaded bore is defined by a threaded portion of the nozzle cap; and
the threaded portion comprises a metallic material.
12. An infrastructure monitoring assembly comprising:
a nozzle cap defining an internal cavity, the nozzle cap defining a threaded portion configured to mount on a nozzle of a fire hydrant, the threaded portion comprising a metallic material;
an antenna positioned at least partially external to the internal cavity; and
the antenna covered with a non-metallic material.
13. The infrastructure monitoring assembly of claim 12 , wherein the antenna is enclosed between the non-metallic material and the nozzle cap.
14. The infrastructure monitoring assembly of claim 12 , further comprising an enclosure, the enclosure further defining the internal cavity.
15. The infrastructure monitoring assembly of claim 14 , further comprising a cover coupled to the enclosure, the cover further defining the internal cavity, the enclosure and the cover forming a water tight seal.
16. The infrastructure monitoring assembly of claim 12 , wherein:
the nozzle cap defines a bore extending through the nozzle cap to the internal cavity;
the infrastructure monitoring assembly further comprises a wire connected to the antenna; and
the wire extends through the bore.
17. An infrastructure monitoring assembly comprising:
a nozzle cap defining a first end and a second end, the first end defining a threaded bore configured to mount on a nozzle of a fire hydrant;
a cover coupled to the nozzle cap opposite from the first end;
an enclosure positioned at least partially between the cover and the first end, the enclosure at least partially defining a cavity;
a monitoring device positioned within the cavity; and
an antenna positioned between the cover and the first end of the nozzle cap, the antenna connected in electrical communication with the monitoring device, the antenna covered by a non-metallic material, the antenna positioned at least partially external to the cavity.
18. The infrastructure monitoring assembly of claim 17 , wherein the enclosure defines a bore extending to the cavity, and wherein the antenna is electrically connected to the monitoring device through the bore.
19. The infrastructure monitoring assembly of claim 18 , wherein a wire connects the antenna to the monitoring device, and wherein the wire extends through the bore.
20. The infrastructure monitoring assembly of claim 17 , wherein the antenna defines a curved portion, and wherein the curved portion is positioned external to the cavity.
21. The infrastructure monitoring assembly of claim 17 , wherein the nozzle cap comprises a metallic material.
22. The infrastructure monitoring assembly of claim 17 , wherein a portion of the antenna is positioned between the cover and the second end of the nozzle cap.
23. The infrastructure monitoring assembly of claim 22 , wherein the nozzle cap comprises a metallic material.
24. The infrastructure monitoring assembly of claim 22 , wherein at least a portion of the cavity is positioned between the first end and the second end.
25. An infrastructure monitoring assembly comprising:
a nozzle cap defining a first nozzle cap end and a second nozzle cap end, the first nozzle cap end defining a threaded bore configured to mount on a nozzle of a fire hydrant, the second nozzle cap end defining a nut;
an enclosure defining a first enclosure end and a second enclosure end, the first enclosure end coupled to the nozzle cap between the first nozzle cap end and the second nozzle cap end, the enclosure defining a cavity and a bore extending to the cavity;
a monitoring device positioned within the cavity; and
an antenna positioned at least partially external to the cavity, the antenna connected in electrical communication with the monitoring device through the bore, the antenna covered by a non-metallic material.
26. The infrastructure monitoring assembly of claim 25 , wherein a portion of the antenna defines a curved shape, and wherein the portion is positioned external to the cavity.
27. The infrastructure monitoring assembly of claim 25 , wherein the antenna is connected to the monitoring device by a wire extending through the bore.
28. The infrastructure monitoring assembly of claim 25 , wherein the cavity is at least partially positioned between the first nozzle cap end and the second nozzle cap end.
29. The infrastructure monitoring assembly of claim 25 , wherein the bore is positioned between the first nozzle cap end and the second nozzle cap end.
30. The infrastructure monitoring assembly of claim 25 , wherein the nozzle cap comprises a metallic material.
31. The infrastructure monitoring assembly of claim 25 , wherein the monitoring device comprises a sensor configured to detect vibrations.
32. The infrastructure monitoring assembly of claim 25 , wherein the monitoring device comprises a power source.
33. The infrastructure monitoring assembly of claim 25 , wherein the monitoring device comprises a processor.
34. An infrastructure monitoring assembly comprising:
a nozzle cap defining a first end and a second end, the first end defining a threaded bore configured to mount on a nozzle of a fire hydrant;
a cover coupled to the nozzle cap opposite from the first end;
an enclosure positioned at least partially between the cover and the first end, the enclosure at least partially defining a cavity;
a monitoring device positioned within the cavity; and
an antenna positioned between the cover and the first end of the nozzle cap, the antenna connected in electrical communication with the monitoring device, the antenna covered by a non-metallic material, the antenna defining a curved portion, the curved portion positioned external to the cavity.
35. An infrastructure monitoring assembly comprising:
a nozzle cap defining a first end and a second end, the first end defining a threaded bore configured to mount on a nozzle of a fire hydrant;
a cover coupled to the nozzle cap opposite from the first end;
an enclosure positioned at least partially between the cover and the first end, the enclosure at least partially defining a cavity;
a monitoring device positioned within the cavity; and
an antenna positioned between the cover and the first end of the nozzle cap, the antenna connected in electrical communication with the monitoring device, the antenna covered by a non-metallic material, a portion of the antenna positioned between the cover and the second end of the nozzle cap.
36. The infrastructure monitoring assembly of claim 35 , wherein the nozzle cap comprises a metallic material.
37. The infrastructure monitoring assembly of claim 35 , wherein at least a portion of the cavity is positioned between the first end and the second end.
38. The infrastructure monitoring assembly of claim 35 , wherein the antenna defines a curved portion, and wherein the curved portion is positioned external to the cavity.