The theory of dual quaternion is introduced into the field of space resection.A new algorithm which uses dual quaternions to describe the position and attitude of space resection is presented.First

dual quaternions are used to describe the rotation and translation between different coordinate systems

then the strict collinear equation is linearized and calculated using an iterative method according to indirect adjustment with constraints.Our result show that the stability and reliability of the method are independent from the images initial position and orientation.Furthermore

the algorithm uses less time for the solution and can be applied to different inclinations

different heights

different sensing platforms

with a higher precision in location.