We study identification of linear systems with multiplicative noise from multiple trajectory data. A least-squares algorithm, based on exploratory inputs, is proposed to simultaneously estimate the parameters of the nominal system and the covariance matrix of the multiplicative noise. The algorithm does not need prior knowledge of the noise or stability of the system, but requires mild conditions of inputs and relatively small length for each trajectory. Identifiability of the noise covariance matrix is studied, showing that there exists an equivalent class of matrices that generate the same second-moment dynamic of system states. It is demonstrated how to obtain the equivalent class based on estimates of the noise covariance. Asymptotic consistency of the algorithm is verified under sufficiently exciting inputs and system controllability conditions. Non-asymptotic estimation performance is also analyzed under the assumption that system states and noise are bounded, providing vanishing high-probability bounds as the number of trajectories grows to infinity. The results are illustrated by numerical simulations.
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