The planets in the solar system are described in terms of the physical parameters like radius, area, mass, gravity, distance from the Sun. Orbital and rotational periods, composition, effective temperature and magnetic parameters of different planets are also described. The nomenclatures of the division of planetary atmospheres in terms of temperature structure, composition and ionization are also described. The barometric equation, scale height and the variation of pressure and density in the atmosphere, escape velocity, escape flux of atmospheric gases, escape temperature are also discussed. The basic theory of the turbulent mixing and diffusion processes, atmospheric dynamics and atmospheric circulation are also covered. A brief description of the planetary atmospheres other than Earth is also presented.
