Characterizing the near-Earth asteroid population in the framework of the NEOShield project

Knowledge of the physical characteristics of near-Earth asteroids (NEAs) is fundamental to assessing the impact risk on our planet and designing efficient mitigation strategies. In the framework of the NEOShield project, financed by the European Commission, the activity of Work Package 2 (January 2012 – July 2014) was aimed at improving our knowledge of NEA physical properties.