Key Dataset Description - Computerised Point Address Service

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Title Computerised Point Address Service.
Alternate Title COMPAS.
Originator Ordnance Survey of Northern Ireland.
Abstract BS7666 compliant postal address service. British standard addresses linked to Irish grid references.
Start Date of Capture 1985.
End Date of Capture 1999.
Frequency of Update Continuous updating.
Resource Type Digital dataset.
Access Constraints None other than Crown Copyright.
Keywords Postal address
Gazetteer
Geographic extent Northern Ireland.
System of Spatial Referencing by Coordinates Irish grid coordinates.
System of Spatial Referencing by Description Irish grid.
Descriptive name for geographic extent Northern Ireland.
Level of Spatial Detail Irish grid reference to 1 metre precision.
Copyright All Ordnance Survey (NI) digital data is protected by Crown Copyright. The Controller, Her Majesty’s Stationery Office, in which Crown Copyright vests, has delegated powers to the Director and Chief Executive of Ordnance Survey (NI) to administer copyright in Ordnance Survey (NI) publications, including determining terms and conditions under which permission for reproduction is given. Those who wish to use Ordnance Survey (NI) material can apply for the appropriate licence.
Format/Media/On-line Ordering information ASCII format
CD-ROM, floppy disc, data cartridge
Additional Information

Digital data price list.

Dataset Association Ordnance Survey’s ADDRESS-POINT (for GB addresses).
Contact Name or Title Trevor Steenson
Contact Address Colby HouseStranmillis Court
Contact City BELFAST
Contact Country Northern Ireland
Contact Postcode BT9 5BJ
Contact Phone no + 44 (0) 1232 255785
Contact Fax no + 44 (0) 1232 255700
Contact email address osni@nics.gov.uk
Contact web site address http://www.nics.gov.uk/doe/ordnance/ordnance.htm

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