System for transporting seismic energy detectors

A seismic detector transport system utilizes an elongated abrasion resistant seismic wave detector transport member to which is connected an elongated strain resistant cable. In a preferred embodiment the transport member and the cable are connected together by means of a plurality of spaced apart limit catch members, each affixed to the transport member, and a corresponding number of limit stop members affixed to the elongated strain resistant cable. The limit catch member has an annular section through which the strain resistant cable extends. The limit stop member, which may be in the form of a U-bolt, corresponding to a given limit catch member is adapted to engage the limit stop member to prevent further movement of the cable through the annular section thereof. The seismic detectors, which may be geophones of conventional design, are spaced apart along the length of the transport member. A towing vehicle, which may be a tractor, is connected to the transport member to drag it along the earth's surface. A winch on the tractor is connected to the strain resistant cable to apply tension to the cable.