This study has for its primary purpose the selection and development of a detailed procedure for the design of surface drainage for military airfields, such a procedure to be simple in application and yet comprehensive enough to insure the reliability and accuracy of results. -- From the Introduction.

"A special report submitted to the commandant of the Engineer School." -- From the title page.

Section 1. Introduction. Statement of the problem -- Basic assumptions -- Approach to the problem -- Section II. Development of the problem. Theater of operations requirements -- Fundamental factors affecting storm runoff -- Design procedures -- Comparison of procedures -- Section III. Solution of the problem. Selection and development of a detailed procedure -- Comparisons with other procedures -- Section IV. Conclusions and recommendations. Conclusions -- Recommendations.