The IBM Naval Ordnance ResearchCalculator, often referred to as the NORC, was an early electronic computer developed in the 1950s. It was primarily created for the United States Navy to aid in naval ordnance research and related calculations. The NORC was notable for its advanced capabilities for the time, including high-speedcalculations and large memory capacity. Developed by IBM, the NORC was designed to perform complex computations necessary for the analysis and development of weapon systems.