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TopoSys GmbH

TopoSys GmbH is a cutting-edge company operating in the field of Airborne Laser Scanning and Aerial Surveys with its headquarters in Biberach an der Riß - Germany.

TopoSys GmbH was founded in 1995 as a spin-off company from Dornier GmbH , and went on being the first Worldwide company offering civilian laser-scanner systems based on fibre optics technology (TopoSys GmbH Website).

The company

TopoSys GmbH was a division of Dornier GmbH, a globally acclaimed leading company operating in both air and spacecraft domains. In this Dornier GmbH unit, leading-edge research within the LIDAR field for military surveying applications as well as for air and land military vehicles orientation was highly active. In 1995 TopoSys GmbH emerged as a spin-off company of Dornier GmbH with the objective of offering LIDAR services for civilian applications. TopoSys GmbH was also the first company ever to develop LIDAR systems based on fibre optics technology for such purposes (Lohr, 1999).

Main Products

TopoSys GmbH develops several LIDAR Sensor Systems, Line Scanner Cameras as well as Laser and Imagery Data Processing Software solutions. TopoSys GmbH is as well a Laser Scanning and Aerial Surveying services provider (Wiechert, 2004).

Laser-Scanners

TopoSys GmbH became the first and only company to develop an Airborne Laser-Scanner system based on fibre optics technology, the laser-scanner Falcon series (Lohr 1996, 1998).

The first Falcon I equipment saw the day's light for the first time in mid-1996, and in the Spring of 2000, the Falcon II equipment was released.

At the present moment, the Falcon II equipment is the World’s only fibre optic laser-scanner, which means that the laser pulses are transmitted and received by two separate lines of glass fibres. The individual beam directions are firmly aligned due to a mechanical solid orientation of the fibres (Lohr 2003; Maltamo 2005).

Line Scanners

TopoSys GmbH is also involved in the development of high-end medium-format Line Scanner Cameras.

Software

TopoSys GmbH is also involved in Laser and RGB/NIR Imagery Data Processing software.

Bibliographical References

* Lohr, U. (1996). "Pushbroom Laserscanning - First operation results." Geo-Informations-Systeme 9(4): 12-15.

* Lohr, U. (1998). "Digital elevation models by laser scanning." The Photogrammetric record 16(91): 105-109.

* Lohr, U. (1999). "Traces data collection with the TopoSys Laser Scanner ." Geo-Informations-Systeme 12(2): 3-5.

* Lohr, U. (2003). Precision LIDAR Data and True-Ortho Images. Map Asia Conference 2003: Photogrammetry and LIDAR.

* Maltamo, M. (2005). "Identifying and quantifying structural characteristics of heterogeneous boreal forests using laser scanner data." Forest ecology and management 216(1-3): 41-50.

* Wiechert, A. (2004). "LiDAR data market still growing: TopoSys GmbH." GIM international 18(8): 54-55.

Dorina Pineda is a fictional character in "Bituing Walang Ningning" a sineserye on ABS-CBN that was remade from the movie with the same title released in 1985.

The role powered singer/actress Sharon Cuneta to her "mega-star" title. In the television remake, the role is portrayed by Sarah Geronimo.

Dorina in the Television Remake
Infancy and Early Childhood


Adorina Pineda, nicknamed Dorina, was born as Emilia Rose Suarez, the daughter of Rosamia and Emilio Suarez. In a cruel twist of fate, she is separated from her parents while still an infant because Rosamia's career took her to Cebu, and Emilio landed in jail for unknowingly delivering drugs for a drug lord.

Baby Emilia Rose was adopted by Adora Pineda, who decided to name her Adorina. She has an adoptive sister named Bencho, who is the daughter of Adora's departed sister.

As a child, Dorina was very sickly, and was frequently in and out of hospitals due to a weak respiratory system.

In her teens, Dorina began to show an interest and a talent for singing. Her constant singing helped to strengthen her respiratory system, and she appears to have completely overcome her initial weakness.

Dorina, the Flower Vendor
Dorina helped augment her family's meager income by selling sampaguita flowers outside a nearby church. She soon became a familiar sight outside the church, such at regular attendees know her by name and look for her when they want to purchase flowers.

Dorina, the Devoted Fan
Like Adora, Dorina was a devoted fan of the singer Rosamia Suarez, unaware that Rosamia is in reality her mother. She soon becomes a devoted fan of a new up-and-coming Lavinia Arguelles when she one day has an unpleasant encounter with Rosamia, and Lavinia is there to befriend her.

A devoted fan, she attended all of Lavinia's shows and appearances, and even makes almost-daily visits to Lavinia's home to present her idol with sampaguita leis. She is not aware that Lavinia finds her constant presence and devotion irritating.

Early Foray into Singing
Although Dorina's bestfriend, Oman, and her family believe in her musical talents, Dorina at first did not want to sing. When Oman entered her into a neighborhood singing contest, Dorina's nervousness overwhelmed her and caused her to faint onstage.

When Dorina accidentally learns that Adora is several months behind in rent payments, she overcame her stage fright and with Oman's help, began to sing hymns at wakes and memorial services to earn more money.

She finally joins another neighborhood singing contest and emerges as the winner. Her performance wins the attention of the church's choir director, and he invites her to become the choir's soloist -- an invitation that she accepts with her mother's blessing.

Dorina joins a Band
During one of Lavinia's concerts, Lavinia asks members of the audience to sing with her. When it was Dorina's turn, she enthusiastically sings the chorus of the song, much to the delight of the audience.

One of the people in the audience is Gary, a drummer and band leader who happens to be forming a new band. He asks Dorina if he would like to join his band as their vocalist, and Dorina accepts.

The band performs and rehearses regularly, and receive frequent bookings because of Dorina.

Dorina in Star In A Million
Soon after winning her first singing contest, Oman and Bencho bring an unsuspecting Dorina to a nearby Jollibee fastfood, where auditions were underway for a new singing contest for TV, Star In A Million. Unknown to Dorina, Oman had signed her up for the audition, and she is called back for the next round.

Through several more rounds of eliminations, Dorina survives the harsh comments of the show's judges and learns from her critics. She grows as a singer during the course of the competition and emerges as the Grand Champion of Star In A Million.

Romance

Unknown to Dorina, her best friend Oman is secretly in love with her. She is completely oblivious to his feelings, which at first dismays and frustrates Oman. However, he quietly accepts the challenge and is determined to win Dorina's love.

Gary, the leader of Dorina's band, soon falls in love with Dorina, and even confesses his feelings for her publicly. Dorina is upset by Gary's attempts at courtship, and he eventually agrees to stop courting her.

Dorina is not interested in getting into any romantic relationship. She has lost her faith in men because Adora was abandoned by her husband, and Bencho was abandoned by her father as well.

Dorina vs. Lavinia
Unknown to Dorina, Lavinia becomes increasingly threatened by Dorina's talent, especially after Dorina wins Star In A Million and receives a singing contract with Lavinia's recording label, LaCalma Recording Company.


Dorina in the Movie
Sharon Cuneta portrayed Dorina in the original movie which powered her to stardom and success.

Nora Roelofse Naude (portrayed by veteran South African actress, Christine Basson) is a long-time character on the South African longest running soap opera, Egoli: Place of Gold.

Family & Relationships
Marital status
* Ben Naude (divorced, 1960s to late 1980s)
* Willie Smith (broken engagement 2003)

Children
* Nick Naude (son, with Ben; born 1968, resides in Rondomstrik, Roosendal)
* Tarien Naude (daughter, with Ben; born 1971, resides in Cape Town)
* Bienkie Naude (daughter, with Ben; born 1974, resides in Chicago, USA)
* Sonet Vorster (daughter-in-law, Nick's wife)
* De Wet Marais (son-in-law, Tarien's husband)

Grandchildren
* Miscarried grandchild (via Nick & Sonet, 1994)
* Aborted grandchild (via Bienkie & Dewald Vorster, 1994)
* Miscarried grandchild (via Tarien & DeWet, 2002)
* Eduan Naude (grandson, via Nick & Sonet, born 2004)

Parents
* Albertus Roelofse (deceased)
* Unnamed mother (died of breast cancer)

Siblings
* Bertie Roelofse (brother, twin to Cecile)
* Cecile Roelofse (sister, twin to Bertie)
* Louwna Roelofse (sister)

Other family
* Albert Vorster (nephew via Louwna)
* Douw 'Scab' Gouws (nephew via Louwna)
* Chris Edwards (current brother-in-law via Louwna)