Methods, apparatuses, and systems for monitoring environmental parameters within an enclosure

A method for providing a monitor of environmental parameters within a manhole, the method comprising:

• attaching an environmentally protected communication device to an underside of a cover of the manhole;
• connecting the communication device to an environmentally protected power source;
• and
• suspending at least a first sensor away from the cover,
• wherein the at least first sensor is suspended using a single cable connected to the power source, the cable providing all of a suspension, electrical and communicative connectivity for a plurality of sensors.

A system for monitoring environmental parameters within a manhole, comprising:

• means for providing power;
• means for communication, being attached to an underside of a cover of the manhole;
• means for monitoring one or more environmental parameters;
• means for singly providing suspension, power, and communication with at least one of a plurality of the monitoring means;
• means for attaching the means for singly providing to a position away from directly under the means for communication, the means for attaching being attached to the underside of the cover;
• and
• means for transmitting data to an outside communication device outside of the manhole, the data representing one or more monitored environmental parameters.