Implement start date alignment for input raster series

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• Added tests for changed code.
• Updated documentation for changed code.

Description

• Added alignment parameter to SimulationPeriod constructor;
• The alignment date must be before or equal to the start date;
• When an alignment date is not defined the start date will be used as the alignment;
• Added optional configuration key alignment to section SIM_TIME of the configuration scheme.

Related Issue

• Resolve Implement start date alignment for input raster series #155.

Motivation and context

• See Implement start date alignment for input raster series #155.

How has this been tested

• Manual testing was performed by:
  • Setting the optional configuration key alignment int section SIM_TIME of the configuration file;
  • Executing RUBEM with provided sample dataset using the configuration file of the previous step;
  • Verifying the output against expected results;
• Automated tests (unit and integration), including CLI integration tests added in this branch, must pass without exception.

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