Laurence A. Manning

Dr. Laurence A. Manning was a researcher and professor at Stanford University specializing in radio engineering and ionospheric physics. He conducted pioneering research on radar reflections from meteor trails. During the era of Project Grudge and Project Blue Book, the military frequently consulted experts in radar propagation to explain anomalous radar returns (often called 'radar angels') associated with UFO sightings.

His expertise in radar reflections and meteor trails was utilized by the military to analyze and often explain anomalous UAP radar returns.