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A thermally conductive structure for transferring heat energy transversely, relative to a heat source interconnected to the structure, is disclosed. The structure generally includes a plurality of non-metallic thermal plugs insertable into a corresponding plurality of cells of a honeycomb core. Each

A thermally conductive structure for transferring heat energy transversely, relative to a heat source interconnected to the structure, is disclosed. The structure generally includes a plurality of non-metallic thermal plugs insertable into a corresponding plurality of cells of a honeycomb core. Each of the thermal plugs are primarily axially thermally conductive. The honeycomb core is sandwiched between first and second panels, the heat source being mounted on the first panel. As such, the structure with high through the thickness thermal conductivity (e.g., greater than 200 W/m .degree.K) and conductance primarily transversely transfers heat energy from the heat source to the second panel via the plurality of thermal plugs.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A thermal management structure for transferring heat energy away from a heat source, said structure comprising:a honeycomb core having a plurality of interconnected cells extending transversely through said honeycomb core;at least a first panel interposable between the he

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A thermal management structure for transferring heat energy away from a heat source, said structure comprising:a honeycomb core having a plurality of interconnected cells extending transversely through said honeycomb core;at least a first panel interposable between the heat source and a top surface of said honeycomb core, the heat source being interconnectable to a top surface of said first panel and positionable over at least a portion of a first of said plurality of interconnected cells; andat least a first thermal plug, insertable in said first cell, for transferring heat energy transversely, away from the heat source toward a bottom surface of said first thermal plug, wherein said first thermal plug comprises a non-metallic material having an axial thermal conductivity of at least about 200 W/m .degree.K.