The in-orbit radiation environment and its effects on space-borne instrumentation

An overview is given on the various components of the radiation environment of the ISO mission, including cosmic rays, geomagnetically trapped protons and electrons, and the solar proton events. Various aspects related to the radiation shielding and to the radiation-induced effects on instrumentation will also be discussed. For the benefit of future missions, relevant lessons learned concerning ISO radiation environment and its effects will finally be summarised.